I AM THE LORD

Leviticus 22:17-33

Key Verse 32

Do not profane my holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.

Where in the passage is the statement, "I am the Lord" repeated? What does this repetition indicate about the point of the passage? 

In the passage two offerings are described: burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. What are they for?

What are some examples of offerings that will not be accepted? What offerings will (or may) be accepted? What does the distinction between acceptable vs. unacceptable indicate about the way for man to approach God?

Think about the phrase "on your behalf" (19, 20, 25, 29). What does it indicate about the meanings of the sacrifices being made? 

Read v. 32. What does 'holy' mean? What does it mean to 'acknowledge' the name of the Lord as holy? Why 'must' his name be acknowledged that way? 

In v. 32, it is written: "I am the LORD, who makes you holy". What does this passage indicate about: 1) man in his natural state; and 2) the source of hope a fallen man has in the LORD? 

Read v. 33 and think about the life of the Israelites while "in Egypt" (cf. Exodus 3:7; Acts 7:9). Why did the Lord bring them out of Egypt? What does this passage indicate about God's desire for men?

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