Leviticus 23: The Appointed Feasts. These were set seasons God appointed Israel to observe

  • Verses 1-4 set up the rest of the chapter. What do you learn about God in these verses?
  • The Passover: Verses 5-14
    • What did we learn in Exodus about where the word Passover came from?
    • Passover is the celebration of Israel’s redemption from death and bondage in Egypt.
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 5:7
    • When is the Passover?
  • The Feast of the Unleavened Bread: Verses 6-8
    • This follows immediately after Passover and is often counted as a part of the Passover (which lasted one day) while this feast lasted seven days.
    • This feast speaks of communion with Christ in the blessing of our redemption.
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 5:8
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
      • Write out John 6:51
    • What does this feast start and end with?
  • The Feast of the First-Fruits: Verses 9-14
    • The feast marked the beginning of harvest on the “day after Sabbath.”
    • Christ the “first-fruits” of “them that slept” was raised the “morrow after the Sabbath” which is the first day of the week.
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 15:20-23
      • Write out James 1:18
    • When are they to perform this ritual?
  • The Feast of Pentecost: Verses 15-22
    • Note that this feast occurred fifty days (the word Pentecost comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth”) after the Feast of First-Fruits.
    • After Christ’s resurrection He was on the earth forty days (see Acts 1:3) before He ascended. The disciples waited in the upper room until the day of Pentecost was fully come – ten days – and on the anniversary of this Feast, the Holy Spirit upon them and the church was born.
      • Write out Acts 2:1
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
      • Write out 1 Corinthians 12:13,20
    • Describe what is being said in verses 21 and 22.
  • The Feast of Trumpets: Verses 23-25
    • This was New Year’s Day for Israel. It was a special Sabbath in the seventh month. A calling to a holy gathering.
    • Refers to future for Israel:
      • Write out Isaiah 18:3-7
      • Write out Isaiah 27:12-13
      • Read Isaiah 58:1-14, write down important facts here
    • What are the Israelite’s to do on this special day?
  • The Day of Atonement: Verses 26-32
    • The greatest day for Israel because on this day her sins were confessed.
    • This followed immediately after the blessing of the trumpets.
    • This is also seen in Leviticus 16
      • Write out Hebrews 9:11-14
    • What are they told to practice?
  • The Feast of Tabernacles: Verses 33-44
    • This was the completion of the harvest and was the final religious convocation of the year.
    • It is called “booths” in King James.
    • it looked back on their exodus from Egypt – Leviticus 23:42-43 – and reminded them of their dependence upon the Lord God.
      • Write out Zechariah 14:16-20
    • What happened on the first day?
    • How many days did this feast last?
      • Write out verse 40

Leviticus 24

  • Oil, Bread, Sanctuary: Verses 1-9
    • Describe the events of these verses
  • The Stoning of a Blasphemer: Verses 10-23
    • Describe what happens when you blaspheme the name of the Lord
    • What other laws are being stated here in regards to killing people/animals?

What did you find new in your quest to know God more? Are you beginning to understand His character more? Do you feel you are growing closer to Him and falling in love with Him more, or are you confused and wonder why people would want to serve this God? It is okay to be skeptical. This can actually help you to want to understand more and allow the Lord to show you His true character and to love you more. How can you take what you have been learning and apply it to your life today?

Today’s reflective question is: “Do I understand, and am I able to accept, the forgiveness God extends to me?”