Lesson 19

Question 1

• Describe the holiness of God through the intricacies of the Levitical sacrifices

Question 2

• Explain the relationship between Christ and the Levitical sacrifices

Question 3

• Discuss the significance of this section of Leviticus for modern life

Question 4

1. What general principle does the guilt offering set forth?

Answer 4

G. The guilt offering
1. Restitution through the payment of a penalty
2. Restoration to full value, plus 20%
3. There is a connection between our relationship with God and our relationship with our neighbor
a. Violations with regard to the Lord’s holy things (Lev 5:14-19)
b. Violations against our neighbor (Lev 6:1-7)
c. Restitution to the owner on the day he presents his guilt offering (Lev 6:5)
4. Application
a. To Christ’s sacrifice (Isa 53:10)
b. To crime today

Question 5

2. What relevance does the sacrificial system have for today? How might the principle in the guilt offering be applicable today?

Answer 5

A. The theme is that a holy people must have sacrifices to remove their sins

Question 6

3. What is the role of the priesthood in Israel? What relevance does this have to God’s people today?

Answer 6

B. Priesthood
1. Israel is a kingdom of priests mediating God’s presence to the nations
a. Exodus 19:5
b. A holy nation set apart in the land (Deut 4:6-7)
2. Individual priests
a. Guardians of holiness
b. Conveyed the people to God
c. Represented the people of God

The role of priesthood in Israel was multifaceted. They were the ones to offer sacrifices and mediated to God on their behalf. Guardians of holiness, conveyed blessings of God and obedience
Relevance today is Christ, perfect priest