Leviticus 8: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Leviticus 8 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Yahweh spoke to Moses about consecrating Aaron and his sons. Moses gathered the congregation at the Tent of Meeting and shared Yahweh's command (vv. 1-5).

Key verse

“Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded to be done.”
Leviticus 8:5 (WEB)

Outline

Leviticus 8:1–5 God's Command to Consecrate Priests
Leviticus 8:6–13 Ritual Washing and Dressing
Leviticus 8:14–21 Sin and Burnt Offerings
Leviticus 8:22–30 Consecration through Blood and Oil
Leviticus 8:31–36 Final Instructions and Obedience

Discussion questions

In v6, what act does Moses perform with Aaron and his sons?
In vv. 22-23, what is placed on Aaron during the ram of consecration sacrifice?
The blood on Aaron’s ear, hand, and foot in vv. 23-24: what might this symbolize about his priestly role?
Moses' command to eat the consecration meat in v31: why is this act significant for Aaron and his sons?
In v33, the command to stay 'seven days': what does this duration signify for Aaron and his sons?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Leviticus 8: Exodus 29, Exodus 28, Leviticus 4.

Before next time: read Leviticus 9.