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Preschool track
Overview of Leviticus
God gave the Israelites the Instruction for living so they could follow God completely. After God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God led them into the desert where they learned a way of life that was obedient to God.
The name Leviticus comes from the tribe of Levi, a family whose men served as priests. This book of the Bible reads much like passages from Exodus 25 to Numbers 10, a portion of the Bible where God told Moses to build a "dwelling," or meeting tent. At that meeting tent God promised to meet with Moses and explain God's commands. and to be present always with God's people.
The first seven chapters of Leviticus list God's instructions for sacrifices. The rest of the book offers instructions about purity, the foods people should and shouldn't eat, and special days and weeks of worship. The most important of those times of worship was the day of reconciliation that happened once a year (Lev 16).
God had high expectations for the Israelites. As God's people, they were called to be holy or "set apart" for God. The instructions in Leviticus showed the Israelites how to be set apart and what to do when they missed that mark. Although today we may not offer the type of sacrifices listed in Leviticus, the principle of being set apart for God still applies!
*taken from Deep Blue Bible
The name Leviticus comes from the tribe of Levi, a family whose men served as priests. This book of the Bible reads much like passages from Exodus 25 to Numbers 10, a portion of the Bible where God told Moses to build a "dwelling," or meeting tent. At that meeting tent God promised to meet with Moses and explain God's commands. and to be present always with God's people.
The first seven chapters of Leviticus list God's instructions for sacrifices. The rest of the book offers instructions about purity, the foods people should and shouldn't eat, and special days and weeks of worship. The most important of those times of worship was the day of reconciliation that happened once a year (Lev 16).
God had high expectations for the Israelites. As God's people, they were called to be holy or "set apart" for God. The instructions in Leviticus showed the Israelites how to be set apart and what to do when they missed that mark. Although today we may not offer the type of sacrifices listed in Leviticus, the principle of being set apart for God still applies!
*taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
Jubilee (Leviticus 25) Reading
God gave Moses another message on Mount Sinai. God said, "When you come into the land I will give you, treat the land and each other in new ways. Gather food from the fields and vineyard for six years. But every seventh year, do not work the land. Let it rest, just like you rest for the Sabbath. I will provide food for you in that year.
After 49 years there will be a year of jubilee-a time of holy celebration and freedom. Play your trumpets throughout the land. Free the people who have unpaid debts. Forgive them what they owe. Jubilee is a reminder not to cheat others of their land or money. If someone is poor and needs food and money to survive, do not use their need to make yourself rich.
I am the Holy One who brought you out of Egypt. If strangers and foreigners come to the land, you must treat them with fairness and compassion. Remember: you were enslaved and lived as foreigners in Egypt until I set you free from your suffering.
In the year of Jubilee, those who are enslaved must be set free to return to their own homes and families. You must not cheat those who are poor and in need, for yourselves are my servants. Treat others justly, whether they are your own people or strangers in the land."
*Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
After 49 years there will be a year of jubilee-a time of holy celebration and freedom. Play your trumpets throughout the land. Free the people who have unpaid debts. Forgive them what they owe. Jubilee is a reminder not to cheat others of their land or money. If someone is poor and needs food and money to survive, do not use their need to make yourself rich.
I am the Holy One who brought you out of Egypt. If strangers and foreigners come to the land, you must treat them with fairness and compassion. Remember: you were enslaved and lived as foreigners in Egypt until I set you free from your suffering.
In the year of Jubilee, those who are enslaved must be set free to return to their own homes and families. You must not cheat those who are poor and in need, for yourselves are my servants. Treat others justly, whether they are your own people or strangers in the land."
*Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
I Wonder....
- I wonder how we can care for the earth in new ways.
- I wonder how we can treat others?
Discussion Questions
- How can we remind ourselves to treat everyone fairly?
- What are some things we can grow in our backyard?
Read Aloud
This video is 6:02 minutes
Videos
Saddleback Kids
This video is 1:40 minutes
Engaging in Your Community
Concept
The concept of this lesson is to create a garden somewhere in your community.
Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is to take care of the earth and neighbors.
Age
Any Age
Materials
Instructions
The concept of this lesson is to create a garden somewhere in your community.
Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is to take care of the earth and neighbors.
Age
Any Age
Materials
- A piece of land for gardening
- Something to plant
- Flowers, Fruit, Veggies, etc...
- Dirt
- Water
- Gardening tools
Instructions
- First, pick a piece of land to create a garden
- Then, place what you are planting in the ground
- Next, water the plant regularly
- Once the thing you planted grows, either marvel over it or share it with someone else.
Song
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This song is 2:02 minutes
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Tips for Adults
Leviticus told the Israelites how to worship God and live the right way every day. It also gave many special instructions to the priests and others who served God, explaining how they should do their jobs as spiritual leaders.
Elementary Track
Overview of Leviticus
God gave the Israelites the Instruction for living so they could follow God completely. After God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God led them into the desert where they learned a way of life that was obedient to God.
The name Leviticus comes from the tribe of Levi, a family whose men served as priests. This book of the Bible reads much like passages from Exodus 25 to Numbers 10, a portion of the Bible where God told Moses to build a "dwelling," or meeting tent. At that meeting tent God promised to meet with Moses and explain God's commands. and to be present always with God's people.
The first seven chapters of Leviticus list God's instructions for sacrifices. The rest of the book offers instructions about purity, the foods people should and shouldn't eat, and special days and weeks of worship. The most important of those times of worship was the day of reconciliation that happened once a year (Lev 16).
God had high expectations for the Israelites. As God's people, they were called to be holy or "set apart" for God. The instructions in Leviticus showed the Israelites how to be set apart and what to do when they missed that mark. Although today we may not offer the type of sacrifices listed in Leviticus, the principle of being set apart for God still applies!
*taken from Deep Blue Bible
The name Leviticus comes from the tribe of Levi, a family whose men served as priests. This book of the Bible reads much like passages from Exodus 25 to Numbers 10, a portion of the Bible where God told Moses to build a "dwelling," or meeting tent. At that meeting tent God promised to meet with Moses and explain God's commands. and to be present always with God's people.
The first seven chapters of Leviticus list God's instructions for sacrifices. The rest of the book offers instructions about purity, the foods people should and shouldn't eat, and special days and weeks of worship. The most important of those times of worship was the day of reconciliation that happened once a year (Lev 16).
God had high expectations for the Israelites. As God's people, they were called to be holy or "set apart" for God. The instructions in Leviticus showed the Israelites how to be set apart and what to do when they missed that mark. Although today we may not offer the type of sacrifices listed in Leviticus, the principle of being set apart for God still applies!
*taken from Deep Blue Bible
Scripture Reading
Jubilee (Leviticus 25) Reading
God gave Moses another message on Mount Sinai. God said, "When you come into the land I will give you, treat the land and each other in new ways. Gather food from the fields and vineyard for six years. But every seventh year, do not work the land. Let it rest, just like you rest for the Sabbath. I will provide food for you in that year.
After 49 years there will be a year of jubilee-a time of holy celebration and freedom. Play your trumpets throughout the land. Free the people who have unpaid debts. Forgive them what they owe. Jubilee is a reminder not to cheat others of their land or money. If someone is poor and needs food and money to survive, do not use their need to make yourself rich.
I am the Holy One who brought you out of Egypt. If strangers and foreigners come to the land, you must treat them with fairness and compassion. Remember: you were enslaved and lived as foreigners in Egypt until I set you free from your suffering.
In the year of Jubilee, those who are enslaved must be set free to return to their own homes and families. You must not cheat those who are poor and in need, for yourselves are my servants. Treat others justly, whether they are your own people or strangers in the land."
*Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
After 49 years there will be a year of jubilee-a time of holy celebration and freedom. Play your trumpets throughout the land. Free the people who have unpaid debts. Forgive them what they owe. Jubilee is a reminder not to cheat others of their land or money. If someone is poor and needs food and money to survive, do not use their need to make yourself rich.
I am the Holy One who brought you out of Egypt. If strangers and foreigners come to the land, you must treat them with fairness and compassion. Remember: you were enslaved and lived as foreigners in Egypt until I set you free from your suffering.
In the year of Jubilee, those who are enslaved must be set free to return to their own homes and families. You must not cheat those who are poor and in need, for yourselves are my servants. Treat others justly, whether they are your own people or strangers in the land."
*Taken from The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible by Shine
I Wonder....
- I wonder how we can care for the earth in new ways.
- I wonder how we can treat others?
Discussion Questions
- How can we remind ourselves to treat everyone fairly?
- What are some things we can grow in our backyard?
Video
Saddleback Kid's
This video is 1:40 minutes
Crossroad Kids' Club
This video is 3:46 minutes long
Engaging in Your Community
Concept
The concept of this lesson is to create a garden somewhere in your community.
Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is to take care of the earth and neighbors.
Age
Any Age
Materials
Instructions
The concept of this lesson is to create a garden somewhere in your community.
Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is to take care of the earth and neighbors.
Age
Any Age
Materials
- A piece of land for gardening
- Something to plant
- Flowers, Fruit, Veggies, etc...
- Dirt
- Water
- Gardening tools
Instructions
- First, pick a piece of land to create a garden
- Then, place what you are planting in the ground
- Next, water the plant regularly
- Once the thing you planted grows, either marvel over it or share it with someone else.
Content for Adults
Leviticus told the Israelites how to worship God and live the right way every day. It also gave many special instructions to the priests and others who served God, explaining how they should do their jobs as spiritual leaders.
Each book of the Bible page will have either one or two videos and the handouts taken from an Adult Faith Formation Class that talked about this particular chapter. The video might help you understand the chapter.
A Priest's Manual (Leviticus)
This video is 50:38 minutes long