Review & Intro: Moses is preparing the people to go into the Promised Land, giving them reminders of commandments, ordinances, etc. Included in this must be the reminder that they have 3 feasts that the men will be required to come to at the place the Lord chooses 3 different times a year. Chapter 16 begins with the instructions for celebrating the feast of Passover in the month of Abib which was later called the month of Nisan.
Deuteronomy Chapter 16 - Observation Questions
1. What happened in the month of Abib that the Israelites were to celebrate every year? vs. 1
2. Where were they to sacrifice from the flock and the herd at when they crossed over into the Promised land? vs. 2
3. What kind of bread were they to eat with it for 7 days and what was it called? vs. 3
4. Why was it called this and what was this to cause them to always remember? vs. 3
5. There was to be "no leaven" seen with them in all their territory for 7 days. What time on the first day was the sacrifice to be offered and how long did they have to eat it? vs. 4
6. They were not allowed to sacrifice the Passover lamb in any of their towns the Lord would give them. (vs. 5) .. They were to go at the place that the Lord would choose to establish His Name. Eventually this would be in Jerusalem. (vs.6) ... Why were they to sacrifice the Passover lamb in the evening at sunset? vs. 6
7. Where were they to cook and eat the passover lamb? vs. 7
8. Where were they to go the following morning? vs. 7
9. How many days were they to eat unleavened bread after the Passover meal? vs. 8
10. How were they to observe the 7th day at the end of that week? vs. 8
11. We see the picture of God's plan of redemption in the observance of the feasts of Israel each year. The Lord Jesus Christ was the passover lamb for us all so that God passes over us and we escape His wrath because He sees the blood of Jesus upon our hearts and we are the righteousness of Him as we believe in His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the grave. We see that He was without sin as we look upon the "unleavened bread" and we see that we are called to live a sanctified life, free of the power of sin as we follow Him. When Jesus raised from the dead, it was the day they were celebrating first fruits, and the Scripture tells us that He is the first fruits of the dead. It's amazing. Comment on the following verses:
- 1 Corinthians 5:7 -
- 1 Corinthians 15:20 -
13. What were they to bring to this celebration (Feast of Weeks) that occurred 50 days after Passover/Unleavened Bread/First Fruits? vs. 10
14. How would it be determined "how much" this freewill offering would be for each? vs. 10
15. Who would be included in this celebration of the Lord's blessing at the "Feast of Weeks"? vs. 11 - Name 9 -
16. Where were they to go to celebrate this together? vs. 11
17. What did the Lord want them to remember as they celebrated these times? vs. 12
18. When were they to celebrate the Feast of Booths (Tabernacles) ? vs. 13
Note: This was in the fall months of harvest time. See the chart above.19. Who would be included in this celebration of the Lord's blessing at the "Feast of Booths (Tabernalces)"? vs. 14 - Name 9
20. How many days would they celebrate this feast? vs. 15
21. What would cause them to be altogether joyful at the time of this feast? vs. 15
22. What three feasts would all the males be required to appear before the Lord three times a year? vs. 16 - Name 3
23. They were not to appear before the Lord empty-handed. What was each man to bring before the Lord? vs. 17
24. How are we to determine what should be given today in offerings?
- 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 -
26. How was justice to be served? vs. 18,19
27. What does taking a bribe do to the eyes of the wise and the words of the righteous? vs. 19
28. What would cause them to continue to live and possess the land the Lord was giving to them? vs. 20
29. What were they to be sure that they did not plant for themselves? vs. 21
30. What were they not to set up for themselves and why? vs. 22
Application:
31. How is giving freewill offerings a way to express worship to the Lord? They were not to forget to take care of the Levites (ministers), the widows, the orphans, etc. They were to come to the place the Lord designated to show public praise for all the blessing He had given them. How do we do this today? If you are not doing this currently, what steps can you take to become more disciplined in this much needed affirmation of showing the Lord and others what He has done for you?
32. What things should we not neglect to do? Comment on the verses below:
- Hebrews 10:25 -
- Hebrews 13:16 -
- I Thessalonians 5:18 -
33. How should we give our offerings to the Lord? Comment on the verses below:
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 -
34. Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like.
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