Book of Leviticus, Bible Trivia, Firm Foundation Christian Church, Woonsocket RI, 2015

Two-Point Questions

What reason does God give for commanding His people to be holy?
“for I the LORD your God am holy” (19:2)
Jesus quotes Leviticus when asked what the greatest commandment is. After loving God, what is the second great commandment?
“you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31; Leviticus 19:18)
In the first 7 chapters of Leviticus, 5 types of offerings are mentioned. Name three.
Burnt, grain, peace, sin, trespass (1-7)
At the Day of Atonement, what is the goat called that was sent into the wilderness?
The scapegoat (16:10)
Which feast occurred first in the religious calendar of Israel, Trumpets or Firstfruits?
Firstfruits (23:10-11, 24)
What was every fiftieth year called?
Jubilee (25:10)
Which 2 sons of Aaron died after offering strange fire to the Lord?
Nadab and Abihu (10:1-2)
Who was responsible for diagnosing leprosy?
The priests (13:1-2)
What makes atonement for the soul?
The blood (17:11)
At what age was a baby boy to be circumcised under the Law?
Eighth day (12:3)
What was the civil penalty for homosexual relations in Israel?
Death (20:13)
Which animal was considered clean under the Law: the hare, the sheep, or the camel?
Sheep (11:4, 6, Cf. Deuteronomy 14:4)
Which feast takes place on 14 Nisan (the first Hebrew month in the religious calendar)?
Passover (23:5)
True or false: the Levitical law commands mercy towards the handicapped?
True (19:14)
In the first verse of Leviticus, who does God speak to?
Moses (1:1)
Under the law, were cats clean animals?
No, unclean, because they go on paws (11:27)
How many days does the Feast of Unleavened Bread last?
Seven (23:6)
Finish the phrase in Scripture: “By those who come near Me I must be regarded as ____”
Holy (10:3)
How many chapters are there in the Book of Leviticus?
27
Under the Law, could a foreigner become a permanent slave?
Yes (25:46)
Which biblical feast is the first of the fall feasts?
Feast of Trumpets (23:24)
What was the Old Testament way of restoring right relationship with God?
Sacrifice, or blood sacrifice (Chapters 1-7)
Through whom did one approach God under the Law?
The priest, or human mediator (Chapters 8-9)
Under which Levitical offering was restitution possible and commanded?
Trespass (5:14-6:7, 7:1-10)
In Leviticus Chapter 24, there is a narrative in which a man is sentenced to death. What commandment did he break?
The third, by blaspheming (24:10-12)

Three Point Questions

In the sequence of ordination offerings, what was the first offering that had to be offered?
Sin offering, for the sins of the priest (9:8)
The High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies once per year on what day?
Day of Atonement (16:2,34), or Yom Kippur, or 10 Tishri
True or False: Respect for elders is commanded in the Book of Leviticus
True (16:32)
God said that “before all the people” He “must be ______”
”glorified” (10:3)
Which of the five major offerings in Leviticus did not involve blood?
Grain (Chapters 1-7)
According to the Laws of Childbirth, how many days did a woman remain unclean after giving birth to a baby boy?
Forty (12:3-4)
Which chapter in Leviticus commands the seven feasts of the Lord?
Chapter 23
True or false: In the Book of Leviticus, the Israelites at that time were commanded to attend synagogue services every Sabbath under penalty of excommunication.
False, the Tabernacle was standing, and the synagogues did not come into being until centuries later.
Aaron had 4 sons. Name 3 of them.
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, Ithamar (10:1, 12)
Besides people, what other two things could be considered leprous under the Law?
Houses and garments (13:47, 14:34)
A leper was to cover his moustache and say what word twice to warn people?
“Unclean! Unclean!” (13:45)
When a grain offering was offered with a peace offering, it was offered to signify what?
Thanksgiving (7:12-13)
The Feast of Weeks was known by 3 other names. What is one of them?
Shavuot (Hebrew), Pentecost (Greek), Atzeret (Heb: Conclusion)
Which class of people were held to a higher standard of holiness than anyone else in Israel?
The priests (Chapters 21-22)
How many days does the Feast of Tabernacles last?
Seven (23:34)
If a woman has a discharge for many days, how long will she remain unclean?
As long as she has the discharge (15:25, Cf. Matthew 9:20))
What two things did a fish have to have to be clean under the Law?
Fins and scales (11:9)

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God, and our Passover in the New Testament. Which type of offering did this call to mind?
Sin offering (4:32; Cf. John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7)
True or false: The sin offering always had to be a lamb.
False (Chapter 4, could also be a bull or a goat)
Lots were cast for two goats on the Day of Atonement. One would be the scapegoat. What happened to the other goat?
It was offered as a sin offering to the Lord (16:8-9).
How many days was a woman ritually unclean after giving birth to a baby girl?
80 days (12:5)
Which chapter in Leviticus deals exclusively with the Day of Atonement?
Chapter 16
What was every seventh year called?
The Sabbath Year (25:4)
If a man wanted to redeem a tithe valued at 5 shekels, how much would it cost him?
6 shekels (27:31)
Name 3 general types of sexual immorality prohibited in Leviticus Chapter 18.
Incest, Homosexuality, Bestiality, will also accept public debauchery as part of idolatrous rituals as implied (Chapter 18)

Five Point Questions

What was the penalty for someone who practiced the occult as a medium?
Death by stoning (20:27)
Which of the five Levitical offerings was the only one the worshiper was also allowed to eat of?
Peace, or fellowship offering (7:11-22)
If a person sins unintentionally, not knowing of the offense, but realizes it later, which two types of offerings might he need to offer?
Sin, Trespass (4:27-28, 5:17-19)
What reason does God give for the command not to eat unclean animals?
He is holy (11:45)
Name the 4 spring feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 in order.
Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks (23:5-16)
Name the 3 fall feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 in order.
Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles (23:24-34)
On the Day of Atonement, God would appear in the cloud above what furnishing in the Holy of Holies?
The mercy seat, will also accept ark or the covenant or testimony (16:2)
Which is not listed as a curse for national disobedience in Leviticus chapter 26, wasting disease, utter destruction, or desolate highways?
Utter destruction (26:44-45, 26:16, 26:22)
What provision was given under the Law for the poor to obtain food?
Not wholly reaping of the land (19:9-10)
True or false: Priests were allowed to marry under Old Testament Law.
True (21:7-9)
The Feast of Firstfruits was fulfilled by Jesus Christ in what historical event?
His Resurrection (23:9-14; 1 Corinthians 15:20-21)
What is the Hebrew month called, which is the first month of the religious year?
Nisan, or Abib
Besides the blood, what other portion of a sacrificed animal could not be eaten?
Fat (7:22-27)
Where was Moses when he received the commandments of Leviticus?
Mount Sinai (26:46, 27:34)
Under the Law, who was responsible to provide the animal for sacrifice?
The worshiper (1:2)
Which of these could the Israelites eat, the grasshopper, the chameleon, or the stork?
Grasshopper (11:22, 11:30, 11:19)
The people were expressly told not to allow their children to pass through the fire to what pagan deity?
Molech (18:21)
What nationality was the father of the Israelite woman’s son who blasphemed God in Chapter 24?
Egyptian (24:10)
If an Israelite sold himself into slavery, what year was he required to be set free?
The Jubilee (25:40)
Which of the following was not a blessing for national obedience listed in Leviticus 26, God will set His tabernacle among the people, God will rid the land of evil beasts, or the waters shall recede?
The waters shall recede (26:11, 26:6)
What reason does the Lord give for His command that the people not mistreat strangers?
The Israelites were strangers in Egypt (19:33-34)
True or false: Tattoos were allowed only when one mourned for the dead?
False (19:28)
During which feast were the children of Israel commanded to take “branches of palm trees”?
Feast of Tabernacles (23:40)
What two offerings were required to cleanse someone according to the law of bodily discharges?
Sin, Burnt (15:15, 15:30)
If a man committed adultery with another man’s wife, what was the penalty for the man?
Death, for both of them(20:10)