Feb 26, 2022
A common question that people have is "Is God judging me?" Today we're going to look at Leviticus 26 which unpacks the judgments of God and helps us understand why God might judge someone and what that judgment is supposed to accomplish. So join us in another study of the Key Chapters of the Bible!
DISCUSSION AND THOUGHT QUESTIONS:
1. This passage contains familiar commands with unique emphases. How does verse 1 help us see clearly that the command to have no idols before God simply means to not bow down to worship anyone or anything but the Lord?
2. Verse 2 links keeping the Sabbath with “revering” God’s sanctuary. What do you think this means? Why does the Lord link these two ideas together?
3. What is the command given in verse 3? What are the promises listed in verses 4-12? How might these promises inspire God’s people to obey Him? How are they contingent upon the people's obedience to verse 3?
4. What is the shift in tone that comes with verse 14? Why do you think the Lord has provided this shift?
5. What do you think verse 15 means when it warns that the people’s soul might abhor His ordinances? What would that look like in the life of an individual Jew? What does it look like in our world today, for a person to abhor God’s commands?
6. In verses 16 to 20, what does the Lord warn that His judgment will look like in their heart, home and society?
7. What does verse 34 show us about God’s concern for creation? Why do you think God has this concern?
8. We might be tempted to think that the end of chapter 26 is just fire and brimstone, but what is the path of forgiveness in verses 40-42? What will the Lord do if they repent?
9. What promise does the Lord give in verses 44 & 45 when the people dwell in the land of their enemies? What does this show us about God keeping His covenant with His people?
10. How does this whole passage show God’s love for His people? How about His grace and mercy and forgiveness?
11. This passage shows us many blessings that come from obedience. What are some that are stated in Leviticus 26? How does it show us God’s desire that we walk down a path that will receive His blessings?
12. As you consider your life, is the path you’re on a path that receives God’s blessings or judgments?
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