Leviticus
What does the word atonement mean?
To cover sin
What was the purpose of the first census?
To number all the able-bodied, young men as an army to prepare for the Conquest of Canaan.
What did the word “offering” mean in the Hebrew (qorban)?
The bringing of oneself.
How did God lead Israel from Sinai to Kadesh?
He led them by the cloud of His presence.
What promise is God fulfilling by giving Israel the land of Canaan?
The promise He gave to Abraham of giving him the land of Canaan.
What happened to Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu? Why?
They were consumed by God's fiery presence for offering illegitimate coals on the altar.
What were the three complaints of Israel?
They complain about their hardships/misfortunes, lack of variety of food, and Miriam's complaint of Moses' wife/authority.
What is God's portion in most of the offerings in Leviticus?
What did the 12 spies see in the land of Canaan?
That it was filled with milk and honey, but they had fortified cities, and Anakim (giants).
How did God judge Israel's complaints?
Through plagues, fire, serpents, leprosy, and ultimately death.
What was the purpose of the Day of Atonement?
To atone for rebellious sins against God.
Why does God sentence Israel to 40 years wandering in the wilderness?
They did not believe God when He told them to conquer the land of Canaan.
What were the purpose of expiatory offerings?
Offerings to satisfy the wrath of God.
Which kings do Israel defeat along the way to Canaan?
Arad, Sihon, and Og.
What did God do to Korah, the Levite, when he rebelled against Moses' authority?
God opened up the earth and he along with 250 other disobedient men died.
What atones for sin, and how can one be forgiven?
The shedding of blood.
What is significant about Balaam's inability to curse Israel?
God protects them from all external forces whether kings or demonic powers, the Seed can't be destroyed.
What were the animals offered for the Day of Atonement? What were their purpose?
Two goats, one to atone for sin, and the other as a scapegoat taking the sins of the people outside the camp.
Why can't Moses enter the land of Canaan?
He failed to obey God by hitting the rock twice.
What was Balaam's blessing about the Seed of the woman?
That He would rule the earth with a scepter and crush the head of Moab.
What is the purpose of Leviticus?
How a sinful people dwell with a holy God, and if you are going to dwell with God you must approach Him His way.
Who is Israel's worst enemy?
Why were these sacrifices limited? Why couldn't they atone for all sin for all time?
The sacrifice was not righteous.
How is Israel healed from the poisonous serpents?
They looked upon the bronze serpent Moses created.
What is the purpose of the second census?
To divide the land of Canaan.