Religion & Spirituality
Pastor Steve Ruetschle New "Highlights in Leviticus" Sermon Series on Preview 1. In preaching on Leviticus today, Pastor Steve noted that the Hebrew title of the book is “He (God) Called”. What was God calling the Israelites to do? What is God calling you to do at this point in your life? 2. The main theme of Leviticus is a call to holiness. Please look up the word ‘holy’ and share your findings. Do you consider yourself holy? (1Peter 1:13-25). Please find some other verses or passages on holiness and discuss them with the group. 3. Pastor Steve shared seven ways in which Leviticus helps us to become holy. What are they? 4. One of the paths to holiness is ‘ritual sacrifice.’ The word ‘sacrifice’ means to ‘bring close’ and often involves bringing a gift to repair a relationship. Share a time when you brought a gift to someone to help repair a relationship. What gifts do you bring to demonstrate your gratitude for the gift(s) God has given you? 5. Another path to holiness is becoming a priest. Even though Aaron sinned greatly with regard to idolatry (the golden calf), Leviticus tells us he was made the High Priest. How do you think Moses felt about this? Why do you think God commanded that Aaron become High Priest? What does it mean for us to become priests? (1Peter 2:5) 6. The celebration of the ‘Ritual Feasts’ created lifetime rhythms in the Israelite’s lives. What rhythms, both secular and religious, do you or your family celebrate? Please share why you celebrate them.