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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

Sermon Study Guide

Leviticus 8, 9 & 10 Bible Study (Consecration of Aaron/Death of Nadab) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Monday, December 31, 2018

Scripture References

Leviticus 8Leviticus 9Leviticus 10Acts 20:28Acts 13:2John 13:8Exodus 28:9-12Exodus 28:28-29Galatians 6:1Romans 12:11 Samuel 10:1Isaiah 61:1Acts 10:38Luke 3:21-22Luke 4:1Luke 4:14Exodus 30:31-33Exodus 24:9-11Jeremiah 23:11Jeremiah 23:14Jeremiah 23:22Acts 5:1-11

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the ordination of the Aaronic priesthood in Leviticus 8-10, highlighting the requirements for serving God. The study contrasts the glory of divine fire through obedience with the judgment of 'strange fire' through irreverence.

Key Takeaways

1Ministry is not a career choice but a divine call that requires personal confidence and external confirmation.
2Effective service to God is impossible without being 'washed' by Him and clothed in a genuine, sacrificial love for His people.
3Total consecration involves the ear (what we hear), the hand (what we do), and the foot (where we go).
4Familiarity with holy things is a spiritual danger; those closest to God are held to the highest standard of reverence.
5Obedience to God's specific commands is the necessary platform for His glory to be manifested to the world.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Pastor Batarseh emphasized that God is the one who 'hires' for ministry. How does this perspective change the way we view church leadership and our own service?
2Why do you think God required the priests to wait seven days for ordination? What does this teach us about preparation and humility?
3The sermon mentions the 'danger of familiarity' with God (as seen in Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah). How can we maintain a sense of holy awe in our regular church routines?
4What does it mean to 'distinguish between the holy and the common' in our modern, secularized culture?
5In Leviticus 10, Aaron's grief is met with God's mercy. How does this help us understand the balance between God's strict holiness and His compassionate nature?
6How does our personal obedience (or lack thereof) affect the way the 'congregation' or the world perceives God's glory?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Evaluate your daily 'intake'—media, substances, and attitudes—to ensure nothing is blurring your vision of God's holiness.
Practice humility by regularly acknowledging your need for God's grace, remembering that you are no better than those you serve.
When seeking the power of the Holy Spirit, examine your motives: are you seeking His power for your own recognition or to glorify Christ?
Identify a 'burden' or 'name' you can carry in intercession this week, mimicking the high priest carrying the tribes on his heart.
Choose obedience over personal preference in worship, recognizing that your attitude can either exalt God or rob Him of His glory before others.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

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