Leviticus 22: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Leviticus 22 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Yahweh instructs Moses to tell Aaron and his sons to keep themselves separate from the holy things to avoid profaning His name (vv. 1-2). Any person who approaches the holy things with uncleanness must be cut off (vv.

Key verse

“‘They shall therefore follow my commandment, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.”
Leviticus 22:9 (WEB)

Outline

Leviticus 22:1–9 Divine Instructions on Holiness
Leviticus 22:10–16 Regulations for Eating Holy Things
Leviticus 22:17–25 Acceptable Offerings for Sacrifice
Leviticus 22:26–30 Timing and Conduct of Sacrifices
Leviticus 22:31–33 Call to Obedience and Holiness

Discussion questions

In v6, what actions must a person take after touching something 'unclean'?
What does Yahweh say about sacrifices in vv. 20-21 regarding their condition?
In v10, why does Yahweh prohibit a 'stranger' from eating the holy things?
In v32, what does it mean to not 'profane' Yahweh's holy name?
When have you felt you needed to ensure your actions aligned with your beliefs, as in v31?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Leviticus 22: Leviticus 1, Leviticus 7, Leviticus 21.

Before next time: read Leviticus 23.