“Lesson 14: Leviticus 1–10,” Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994), 27–28

“Leviticus 1–10,” Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, 27–28

Leviticus 1–10

Scripture Content Outline	Supplementary Study Sources
Leviticus 1:1–7:34. A System of Ceremonial Sacrifices and Ordinances Was Established The manner of offering burnt sacrifices, which typified the Atonement, was prescribed (see Leviticus 1; 6:8–13). Instructions were given about the meat (meal) offerings, part of which were eaten by the priests (see Leviticus 2; 6:14–23; 7:9–10). The oblation of the firstfruits was explained (see Leviticus 2:12–16). The law for the sacrifice of peace offerings was given to Israel (see Leviticus 3; 7:11–21). Instructions were given concerning sin offerings, which aided individuals in repenting of sins committed privately or in ignorance (see Leviticus 4; 5:1–13; 6:24–30). Trespass offerings were provided to ensure that the offender met the demands of the law in repenting of sins committed against others (see Leviticus 5:14–19; 6:1–7; 7:1–8). The wave and heave offerings were given in gratitude for blessings; the heave offering was retained by the Levites as payment for their services (see Leviticus 7:14, 28–34; Exodus 29:26–27; Numbers 18:19). Instructions were given about the proper care and use of meats to be used in sacrificial meals (see Leviticus 7:22–27).	Religion 301 student manual, 14-1 through 14-21; 14-25. Moses 5:7. Of what were burnt offerings a similitude? Deuteronomy 18:1–5. What were the people to give the Levite priests in place of a land inheritance? Exodus 23:16–19. What were the people instructed to do with the “first of the firstfruits” (Exodus 23:19) of the land? TPJS, pp. 172–73. How is sacrifice associated with the restoration of all things? (DS, 3:94). DS, 1:22–23. What is the important similitude of the animal sacrifice? DS, 2:339–40. What is the relationship of sacrifice and the sacrament?
Leviticus 7:35–10:20. The Priesthood Holders Were Consecrated and Began to Administer the Ordinances of the Mosaic Law Aaron and his sons were ordained and authorized to assume their duties (see Leviticus 7:35–8:13). Moses, Aaron, and the newly consecrated priesthood holders officiated in the ordinances of the law (see Leviticus 8:14–9:24; 10:12–20). The performance of unauthorized ordinances brought instant punishment from the Lord (see Leviticus 10:1–7). Personal duties and responsibilities of priesthood holders were outlined (see Leviticus 10:8–11).	Religion 301 student manual, 14-22 through 14-24. Joseph Fielding Smith, Answers to Gospel Questions, 1:159–62. Was the Urim and Thummim used by Aaron the same one used by Joseph Smith? Joseph Fielding Smith, Answers to Gospel Questions, 1:152. What did the anointing with oil represent?

Scripture Content Outline

Supplementary Study Sources

Leviticus 1:1–7:34. A System of Ceremonial Sacrifices and Ordinances Was Established
1. The manner of offering burnt sacrifices, which typified the Atonement, was prescribed (see Leviticus 1; 6:8–13).
2. Instructions were given about the meat (meal) offerings, part of which were eaten by the priests (see Leviticus 2; 6:14–23; 7:9–10).
3. The oblation of the firstfruits was explained (see Leviticus 2:12–16).
4. The law for the sacrifice of peace offerings was given to Israel (see Leviticus 3; 7:11–21).
5. Instructions were given concerning sin offerings, which aided individuals in repenting of sins committed privately or in ignorance (see Leviticus 4; 5:1–13; 6:24–30).
6. Trespass offerings were provided to ensure that the offender met the demands of the law in repenting of sins committed against others (see Leviticus 5:14–19; 6:1–7; 7:1–8).
7. The wave and heave offerings were given in gratitude for blessings; the heave offering was retained by the Levites as payment for their services (see Leviticus 7:14, 28–34; Exodus 29:26–27; Numbers 18:19).
8. Instructions were given about the proper care and use of meats to be used in sacrificial meals (see Leviticus 7:22–27).

Religion 301 student manual, 14-1 through 14-21; 14-25.

Moses 5:7. Of what were burnt offerings a similitude?

Deuteronomy 18:1–5. What were the people to give the Levite priests in place of a land inheritance?

Exodus 23:16–19. What were the people instructed to do with the “first of the firstfruits” (Exodus 23:19) of the land?

TPJS, pp. 172–73. How is sacrifice associated with the restoration of all things? (DS, 3:94).

DS, 1:22–23. What is the important similitude of the animal sacrifice?

DS, 2:339–40. What is the relationship of sacrifice and the sacrament?

Leviticus 7:35–10:20. The Priesthood Holders Were Consecrated and Began to Administer the Ordinances of the Mosaic Law
1. Aaron and his sons were ordained and authorized to assume their duties (see Leviticus 7:35–8:13).
2. Moses, Aaron, and the newly consecrated priesthood holders officiated in the ordinances of the law (see Leviticus 8:14–9:24; 10:12–20).
3. The performance of unauthorized ordinances brought instant punishment from the Lord (see Leviticus 10:1–7).
4. Personal duties and responsibilities of priesthood holders were outlined (see Leviticus 10:8–11).

Religion 301 student manual, 14-22 through 14-24.

Joseph Fielding Smith, Answers to Gospel Questions, 1:159–62. Was the Urim and Thummim used by Aaron the same one used by Joseph Smith?

Joseph Fielding Smith, Answers to Gospel Questions, 1:152. What did the anointing with oil represent?

Some Suggestions for Presentation

You are not expected to teach everything in the scripture content outline. Select those concepts that you feel will be the most helpful to your students.

Sacrifice and Offerings in the Mosaic Law (Section A)

Old Testament Slide Set L, Sacrifices and Offerings, provides an excellent overview of the spirit and nature of the ceremonial sacrifices and offerings of the Mosaic law with special emphasis on symbolism.

After showing the slide set, discuss the specific nature of the various sacrifices and offerings. Use transparency 16 (see Religion 301 student manual, 14-4) to summarize the different ordinances.

The Book of Leviticus (Sections A–B)

The book of Leviticus is in large measure a kind of handbook for the Aaronic and Levitical priesthoods under the Mosaic law. If the students see the book in this light, they should more easily understand its contents.