Leviticus Worksheet ~ Leviticus, Chapter 1

Observation Questions For

Leviticus Chapter 1

Intro:  The story of Leviticus picks up where Exodus left off. Israel is still camped out at the base of Mount Sinai, and they will remain there all through the Book of Leviticus.  The tabernacle has been set up and the priests have been clothed properly.  The sacrifices begin and God tells Moses what to do, how it is to be done, and all about the various types of sacrifices.  First, we learn about the Burnt Offering.  ..... 

Leviticus 1

1.  Where did the Lord meet with Moses to speak to him? vs.1

2.  Read Exodus 25:22 again and record what the Lord told Moses at that time and where they are meeting specifically now that the tabernacle has been built.

• Exodus 25:22 -

Note: The Lord told Moses to speak to the sons of Israel to give them the instructions for the burnt offering.  (vs.2)  A burnt offering was a voluntary act of worship, atonement for sin in general, not for a specific sin. It was also an expression of devotion and surrender to God. The sacrificial element was to be either a bull, a ram (goat/sheep) or a male bird (turtledove or pigeon) for those who were poor.

3.  If the offering was a bull, what sex was it to be and what condition was the bull to be in? vs.2-3

4.  This is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ as we know He was without defect.  Let's be reminded.  Comment on the following verses:

• 2 Corinthians 5:21 -
• Hebrews 4:15 -
• 1 Peter 2:22 -
• 1 John 3:5 -

5.  Back to Leviticus 1.  What was the worshippers' reason for bringing the offering? vs. 3

6.  Although this would clear his conscience and help him draw near to God, he would need to repeat it often.  Why?

• Hebrews 10:4

7.  This chapter is speaking about the individual bringing an offering when he felt the need to and it was for anyone at anytime to come and bring of his own possession for the purpose of atonement.  However, on the same brazen altar, where the fire never went out, there was a continual burnt offering before the Lord for the people of Israel.  Let's remind ourselves about that.  Comment on these verses:

• Exodus 29:38-42

8.  Back to Leviticus 1 - This is "when any man of you brings an offering.." ... so this is voluntarily, spontaneous, and very personal.  This is his own animal with a value that is a true sacrifice to part with.  The worshipper himself will actually slay the animal himself, so this is very personal and most likely a difficult thing to do.  Before killing the animal, what did the worshipper do first? vs. 4

9.  The worshipper has identified with the animal.  The laying on of hands is a transference of his guilt upon the innocent victim, so that the animal will take his place.  Read the verses again about the great exchange that was made when we identified ourselves with Christ.

• 2 Corinthians 5:21 -

10.  Back to Leviticus 1.  After the worshipper killed the young bull, what did Aaron and his sons (the priests) do with the blood of the sacrifice? vs. 5

11.  How important is the blood of Jesus to us in the permanent exchange made before God's eyes on our behalf? 

• Hebrews 9:22 -
• Hebrews 12:24 -
• Hebrews 13:11-12 -
• 1 Peter 1:18,19 -
• Revelation 5:9 -

12.  Back to Leviticus 1.  After the blood was applied properly, what did the worshipper do with the skin of the burnt offering? vs. 6

13.  The sons of Aaron the priest put fire on the altar and arranged the wood on the fire. (vs.7).  Then they arranged the pieces of the animal on the wood. (vs.8).  What did they do with the entrails and the legs of the animal before they were offered up in smoke on the altar? vs. 9

14.  What was the smoke of the offering like to the Lord? vs. 9

15.  What was the sacrifice on the cross like to the Father?

• Ephesians 5:2 -

16.  Back to Leviticus 1.  If the worshipper brought an offering from his flock (either a sheep or a goat) - what was the sex to be and what condition was the lamb to be in?  vs.10

17.  In the same way, the worshipper would slay it and the priests would sprinkle the blood around the altar.  What was to be done specifically if it was a lamb rather than a bull that was different? vs. 11 - Where was it to be slain? -

Note:  They were at Mt. Sinai.  What was north of them?  It was Jerusalem where Mt. Moriah was and a hill called Mt. Calvary where the Lamb of God would be slain!

18.  What did the prophet John the Baptist say about Jesus?

• John 1:29 -

19.  Back to Leviticus 1.  In the same way as the bull, the offering of the flock was to be cut into pieces and laid upon the wood of the altar to burn. (vs.12) .. The entrails and the legs were to be washed in water first and then offered up in smoke.  Again, how did this please the Lord? vs. 13

20.  If a person could not bring from his herd or flock, he could bring a fowl offering, either a turtledove or a young pigeon. (vs.14) What did the priest do to the head of the bird? vs. 15

21.  What would happen with the blood of this offering? vs. 15 

22.  The worshipper was to take away its crop with its feathers.  Where was it to be cast? vs. 16

23.  Then he was to tear it by its wings, but what was he not to do to the bird so that it could be a whole burnt offering? vs. 17

24.  Again, how did this offering please the Lord? vs. 17

Application:

25.  Under the general category of “burnt offering” were three subcategories, distinguished according to the source from which they came:  (1) the herd, (2) the flock or (3) the fowl. 

There is no suggestion that God values the choices differently, just as there is no suggestion that God regards the offerings of the wealthy as more desirable than those of the poor.  The fact that God provided various levels of giving shows us that all God’s people, both rich and poor alike, can find acceptance before God when they come to worship.

Note the repeated refrain in Leviticus 1:9b, 13b, 17b: All these offerings, no matter how great or how small, are said to be “an aroma pleasing to the LORD.”  .... What are we told concerning offerings that we bring to the Lord?

• 2 Corinthians 8:12 -

26.  It is a matter of the heart; not what we have or don't have.  Jesus was pleased with the widow who could only give a few cents because she was sacrificing from all that she had.  Are we willing to give?  Do we have reverence and worship in our giving?  I know that I am convicted that I have not given to the Lord's work as often as I should.  I do give my time and talent, but I know that financial offerings are needed as well.  I want to honor Jesus with all that He has done for me and I want to give more often and consistently.  How about you?

27.  Summarize this chapter and post a prayer if you would like.