Drawing Near to God (Leviticus 1-7)
Session 2 is all about sacrifices. This gives three general points of reflection about sacrifices.
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Drawing Near to God (Leviticus 1-7)
Opening Thoughts
The New Testament on “Jesus died (as an atoning sacrifice) for our sins” –
The first quarter of Leviticus is all about sacrifices, so we’re going to devote two sessions to it.
General Reflections on Levitical Sacrifices
God invites us _ into his __.
Drawing near to must not be taken ___.
provides sacrifices of “” as our way back in.
Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
- James 4:8 instructs us to “draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” If someone asked you how to actually do this, what would you tell them?
- Similarly, if a nonbeliever asked you to explain the common claim that “Jesus died for our sins,” how would you break this down?
- If you have not read through Leviticus 1-7, do so. If (or when) you have, what is your general impression of these chapters? What details stand out to you? What do you hope is explained in the next session?
- Why might it be important to understand all the aspects of “atonement” rather than just focusing on one thing and ignoring or forgetting the rest?
Drawing Near to God (Leviticus 1-7) Instructions
Lesson
Drawing Near to God (Leviticus 1-7)
Opening Thoughts
The New Testament on “Jesus died (as an atoning sacrifice) for our sins” –
The first quarter of Leviticus is all about sacrifices, so we’re going to devote two sessions to it.
General Reflections on Levitical Sacrifices
God invites us _ into his __.
Drawing near to must not be taken ___.
provides sacrifices of “” as our way back in.
Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
- James 4:8 instructs us to “draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” If someone asked you how to actually do this, what would you tell them?
- Similarly, if a nonbeliever asked you to explain the common claim that “Jesus died for our sins,” how would you break this down?
- If you have not read through Leviticus 1-7, do so. If (or when) you have, what is your general impression of these chapters? What details stand out to you? What do you hope is explained in the next session?
- Why might it be important to understand all the aspects of “atonement” rather than just focusing on one thing and ignoring or forgetting the rest?