The Day of Atonement | Leviticus 16

Discussion Questions

1. Of the five problems discussed in Leviticus 16 (distance, disobedience, death, demonic, and direction/leadership), which one resonated with you most and why?

2. What in your life most commonly keeps you from drawing near to God?

3. The Day of Atonement is jam-packed with symbolism, all of which points to Jesus as the ultimate Day of Atonement. What aspect of Jesus’ Day of Atonement work was new to you, or stirred your heart most? 

4. Consider the people in your life who do not follow Jesus. What reasons might they have for not drawing close to God? How can you help show them God’s desire to draw them close?

Prayer Points

1. Pray that God would continually draw us near. And pray that we would not believe any lies or excuses that keep us from coming close to God.

2. Pray that we would be people who constantly invite non-Christians to come close to God through the love and sacrifice of Jesus.