📅 BIBLE STUDY — February 7 | Leviticus Chapter 6 Introduction Leviticus chapter 6 continues God’s detailed instructions concerning offerings, but with a shift in focus. While earlier chapters explained how the people were to bring offerings, this chapter emphasizes the responsibility of the priests and the heart behind obedience. God shows that worship is not only about outward rituals but about faithfulness, integrity, and reverence in daily life. This chapter also addresses sins involving dishonesty, restitution, and responsibility, reminding God’s people that spiritual life and ethical behavior are inseparable. Leviticus 6 teaches that God cares deeply about how His people treat one another and how His servants handle holy things. Context Summary Leviticus chapter 6 highlights three major truths: personal accountability for sin, the seriousness of restitution, and the ongoing responsibility of spiritual leadership. First, God addresses situations where a person sins by deceiving or wronging another individual. The chapter makes it clear that sin against people is also sin against God. True repentance requires more than confession—it requires restoring what was taken and making things right. This teaches that God values justice, honesty, and reconciliation. Next, the chapter outlines specific instructions for priests regarding the burnt offering, grain offering, and sin offering. These offerings were to be handled with care, consistency, and purity. The priests were responsible for maintaining the fire on the altar continually, symbolizing unceasing devotion and constant worship before the Lord. Finally, Leviticus 6 emphasizes that those who serve God must do so with discipline, humility, and obedience. Sacred responsibilities were not casual tasks; they required attentiveness and respect for God’s holiness. This reinforces the truth that leadership before God carries greater accountability. VERSE-BY-VERSE TEACHING (NKJV) Leviticus 6:1 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Teaching: God continues personally instructing Israel, showing that these laws come directly from Him. Application: God still speaks through His Word today and expects us to listen. Leviticus 6:2 If a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor, Teaching: Sin against people is also sin against God. Dishonesty and exploitation are taken seriously. Application: Integrity in relationships honors God. Leviticus 6:3 or if he has found what was lost and lies concerning it, and swears falsely—in any one of these things that a man may do in which he sins: Teaching: Keeping what does not belong to us is sinful, even if it seems unnoticed. Application: God calls us to honesty even when no one else is watching. Leviticus 6:4 then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty, that he shall restore what he has stolen, or the thing which he has extorted, or what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or the lost thing which he found, Teaching: Repentance requires action, not just words. Application: Making things right is part of genuine repentance. Leviticus 6:5 or all that about which he has sworn falsely. He shall restore its full value, add one-fifth more to it, and give it to whomever it belongs, on the day of his trespass offering. Teaching: God requires restitution plus added compensation. Application: True repentance goes beyond apology to restoration. Leviticus 6:6 And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish from the flock, with your valuation, as a trespass offering, to the priest. Teaching: Forgiveness still requires sacrifice. Application: Sin always has a cost, but God provides the way. Leviticus 6:7 So the priest shall make atonement for him before the LORD, and he shall be forgiven for any one of these things that he may have done in which he trespasses. Teaching: God promises forgiveness when His process is followed. Application: God’s mercy is certain when repentance is sincere. THE LAW OF THE BURNT OFFERING Leviticus 6:8 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Teaching: God now addresses priestly worship responsibilities. Application: God cares about how worship is conducted. Leviticus 6:9 Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering shall be on the hearth upon the altar all night until morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it. Teaching: Worship before God is continual. Application: Our devotion to God should be ongoing, not occasional. Leviticus 6:10 And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen trousers he shall put on his body, and take up the ashes of the burnt offering which the fire has consumed on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar. Teaching: Even cleanup is part of holy service. Application: Faithfulness includes small, unseen duties. Leviticus 6:11 Then he shall take off his garments, put on other garments, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a clean place. Teaching: Holiness extends to how sacred items are handled. Application: God values order and respect in service. Leviticus 6:12 And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out… Teaching: God desires uninterrupted worship. Application: Our spiritual fire should be continually tended. Leviticus 6:13 A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out. Teaching: God emphasizes consistency and devotion. Application: Maintain daily fellowship with God. THE LAW OF THE GRAIN OFFERING Leviticus 6:14 This is the law of the grain offering: The sons of Aaron shall offer it on the altar before the LORD. Teaching: Worship offerings are presented directly to God. Application: Our giving should be done unto the Lord. Leviticus 6:15 He shall take from it his handful… and shall burn it on the altar for a sweet aroma, as a memorial to the LORD. Teaching: God delights in offerings given with obedience. Application: Offer God your best with a thankful heart. Leviticus 6:16 And the remainder of it Aaron and his sons shall eat… in the court of the tabernacle of meeting they shall eat it. Teaching: God provides for those who serve Him. Application: Faithful service brings provision. Leviticus 6:17 It shall not be baked with leaven… it is most holy… Teaching: Leaven often represents corruption. Application: Serve God with purity and sincerity. Leviticus 6:18 All the males among the children of Aaron may eat it… Everyone who touches them must be holy. Teaching: Holiness is required near sacred things. Application: Approach God with reverence. Leviticus 6:19 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Teaching: God continues clarifying priestly duties. Application: God provides clear guidance for service. Leviticus 6:20 This is the offering of Aaron and his sons… a daily grain offering… Teaching: Priests were required to worship daily. Application: Daily devotion honors God. Leviticus 6:21 It shall be made in a pan with oil… for a sweet aroma to the LORD. Teaching: Worship must follow God’s instructions. Application: Obedience makes worship pleasing. Leviticus 6:22 The priest… shall offer it… It shall be wholly burned. Teaching: Some offerings were given entirely to God. Application: God deserves full surrender. Leviticus 6:23 For every grain offering for the priest shall be wholly burned. It shall not be eaten. Teaching: Leaders must give God their full offering. Application: Those who lead must model sacrifice. THE LAW OF THE SIN OFFERING Leviticus 6:24 Also the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Teaching: God carefully defines how sin is addressed. Application: God takes sin seriously but offers grace. Leviticus 6:25 This is the law of the sin offering… It is most holy. Teaching: Sin offerings require reverence. Application: Never treat forgiveness casually. Leviticus 6:26 The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it… Teaching: Priests shared in the responsibility of sin offerings. Application: Serving God includes bearing responsibility. Leviticus 6:27 Everyone who touches its flesh must be holy… Teaching: God’s holiness affects all who come near. Application: Guard your heart when handling sacred matters. Leviticus 6:28 But the earthen vessel… shall be broken… Teaching: Holiness affects even objects. Application: God’s presence calls for purity in all things. Leviticus 6:29 All the males among the priests may eat it. It is most holy. Teaching: God clearly sets boundaries for sacred privileges. Application: Respect God’s order. Leviticus 6:30 But no sin offering from which any of the blood is brought into the tabernacle… shall be eaten. It shall be burned in the fire. Teaching: Some sins required total separation. Application: Sin must be dealt with completely. SUMMARY Leviticus chapter 6 teaches: • Sin requires confession, restitution, and sacrifice • Worship must be consistent and reverent • God values honesty, order, and holiness • Leaders carry greater responsibility • God provides forgiveness through obedience CONCLUSION Leviticus 6 reveals a God who is both holy and merciful. He calls His people to integrity, responsibility, and faithful worship. While sin damages relationships, God provides a clear path to forgiveness and restoration. This chapter reminds us that holiness is lived out daily—in our actions, our worship, and our obedience to God’s Word. #LordsbookDailys #ThroughTheBible #Leviticus6 #BibleStudy #PriestlyDuties #HolyLiving #GetInTheWord #FaithOnline #ChristianCommunity #GrowInFaith