Leviticus stuff

Question 1

What recurring phrase found, among another place, in Leviticus 11:44-45, may serve as the key statement of the book of Leviticus?

Answer 1

“Be holy because I am holy”

Question 2

Be able to define holiness as it pertains to humans and objects

Answer 2

“holiness” means “seperateness.” Anything holy (including furnishings of the tabernacle) is set apart from anything ordinary

Question 3

burnt offering (Sacrifice in Leviticus)

Answer 3

entire sacrifice is consumed. This act symbolized the worshiper’s complete consecration and devotion to God

Question 4

Garin or Cereal offering (Sacrifice in Leviticus)

Answer 4

In the grain offering, the only bloodless type, the worshiper thanked God for the provision of harvest.

Question 5

Fellowship or Peace offering (Sacrifice in Leviticus)

Answer 5

In the peace offering, the worshiper shared in eating his sacrifice with the priest. This act symbolized the covenant bond of friendship between God and man.

Question 6

Sin offering (Sacrifice in Leviticus)

Answer 6

The sin offering atoned for sins done in ignorance or by accident and incidents of ritual defilement.

Question 7

Trespass or guilt offering

Answer 7

The trespass offering was made when the sin was against others. Restitution to the victim also was required.

Question 8

Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur (Holy days of Israel)

Answer 8

special day on which the transgressions of the entire nation were atoned for and forgiven. Its significance was marked by several unique features: 1) it was the only commanded day of fasting for the Israelites; 2) only the high priest could officiate; 3) only on this day did the high priest enter the “holy of holies;” or “the most holy place”; and 4) the scapegoat bearing the sins of the people was sent into the wilderness.

Question 9

Feast of Unleavened Bread (Holy days of Israel)

Answer 9

commemorated the exodus from Egypt and the beginning of barley harvest; this week-long celebration began with the Passover meal.

Question 10

Feast of weeks [pentacost] (holy days of Israel)

Answer 10

occurred fifty days after Passover and celebrated the firstfruits of the wheat harvest and commemorated the giving of the Law at Sinai.

Question 11

Feast of Tabernacles [booths]

Answer 11

fall harvest festival which celebrated the end of the harvest. It commemorated the wilderness wanderings and Yahweh’s provision during that time.

Question 12

Identify who could be priests and be able to list priestly functions

Answer 12

Priests had to be from the tribe of Levi; more specifically, they had to be descendants of Aaron.
* Their duties included making sacrifices, instructing the people on the law, judging uncleanness, and giving prayers on behalf of the people.