No Exceptions (Leviticus 21-22)
Exposition of the Word
Priestly Rules (21)
Ritual Precision (22)
Application of the Word
Who is exempt from the call to holistic holiness?
Positional authority is no _ of whole-hearted devotion.
The condition of our hearts is revealed by the quality of our _.
Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
- Who (or what type of people) are you most prone to excuse from the call to holiness? Why?
- To what extent do you consider yourself a “spiritual leader”? Who in your life looks to you for spiritual example and guidance? How does acknowledging this make you feel?
- In what ways have you noticed yourself “bending the rules” or thinking God’s command doesn't apply to you? Why do we do this? Why do you? What are you going to do about it?
- Do you believe that our hearts are revealed (perhaps exposed) by what we do? What does this say about the condition of your heart?