Do you notice any themes or patterns emerging in the text? Were there certain words or phrases that showed up more frequently than others?
Was there anything that surprised or bothered you in what you just read?
Did this video discussion help clarify or change your perception of sacrificial laws found in Leviticus? If so, in what ways?
In today’s video (14:40), Dr. Baden observes that “the main thing about impurity [in the Hebrew Bible] that people often misunderstand is that it’s totally okay to be impure.” Did you find this surprising? Why or why not?
Applying the Text:
What things are considered “holy” in your life or church? What makes them holy to you? Is there anything from this portion of Leviticus that has changed or reinforced the holiness of these things for you?
If someone from your community asked you why Leviticus matters for us today, how might you respond to that question?