Understanding the Book of Leviticus

Why were humans banished from God's presence?

• Because they rebelled against God

• Because they were corrupt

• Because they were impure

• Because they were sinful

What is the purpose of the book of Leviticus?

• To show how corrupt Israelites can live near God's goodness without being destroyed

• To talk about some dude named Levi

• To provide guidelines for the priesthood

• To describe the journey of Israel to the promised land

Why is God's presence compared to the sun?

• Because it is warm and brings plants to life

• Because it is dangerous and unpredictable

• Because it is pure and powerful

• Because it is the source of life

What is a solution to the holiness problem in Leviticus?

• Rituals

• Priests

• Purity laws

• Animal sacrifices

What is the purpose of the Day of Atonement ritual?

• To celebrate how cool God is and stuff

• To cleanse the priests from impurity

• To symbolically cover or atone for Israel's sin

• To cast out the sins of Israel into the wilderness

Why were purity laws important for the Israelites?

• To determine if they were in a state to be near God's presence

• To separate themselves from other nations

• To maintain social justice and healthy relationships

• To ensure sexual integrity

What is the significance of the Scapegoat in Leviticus?

• It allows Israel to escape being cancelled for a tweet that they posted TEN YEARS AGO

• It symbolizes the punishment for Israel's sin

• It serves as a substitute for the priests in God's presence

• It represents God graciously removing Israel's sin

Why is the book of Leviticus considered revolutionary in its day?

• Introduces new rituals and purity laws

• It provides a clear way for Israel to know they are safe to live near God's presence

• It challenges the authority of the priesthood

• It promotes social justice and equality