Describe the grain offering.  How is it similar to some of the other offerings in Leviticus 1-7?  How is it different?

The word for “grain offering” could also be translated as “tribute” - a gift that that would be brought to a king.  How does this affect our understanding of the purpose that this offering served in ancient Israel?  What are some ways that we can bring offerings (gifts) to God (our heavenly King)?

Oil and frankincense were required in grain offerings.  (2:1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16)  Why do you think this was?  What does it teach us about God?  What application might it have for our lives today?

Leaven was prohibited in grain offerings.  (2:4, 5, 11)  Why do you think this was?  What does it teach us about God?  What application might it have for our lives today?

Honey was prohibited in grain offerings.  (2:11)  Why do you think this was?  What does it teach us about God?  What application might it have for our lives today?

Salt was required in grain offerings.  (2:13)  Why do you think this was?  What does it teach us about God?  What application might it have for our lives today?

How does our understanding of the gospel (that Jesus has secured our salvation on the cross, and we are saved by grace through faith) inform and fuel our worship of God?

How does our understanding of eternity (that Jesus has given us eternal, life, and we will spend forever in his glorious presence in heaven) help us to persevere through suffering in this life?

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