Leviticus 24: Lamps, Bread, and Respect!

Friday, August 8, 2025

by Chinwenmeri Ikechi

Illustration of God instructing Israelites to maintain the Temple lamp.

CHAPTER : Leviticus Chapter 24

In Leviticus 24, God is talking to the Israelites about keeping the special lamp in the Temple lit. This lamp is like a big candle that burns oil, and it needs to be taken care of.

Illustration of Temple bread and a man punished for disrespecting God, emphasizing reverence.

God also tells them about the special bread they need to put on the table in the Temple. This bread is like a gift to God, and it needs to be fresh and nice.

Then, there's a story about a man who says bad words to God and gets punished. God wants people to be kind and respectful when talking about Him.

Israelites carefully carry sacred objects, showing reverence within the Temple.

The main idea is that God wants the Israelites to take care of the special things in the Temple and be respectful to Him.

Discussion Questions

1 What special lamp does God want the Israelites to keep lit?

God wants the Israelites to keep the special lamp in the Temple lit, which is like a big candle that burns oil.

2 What special bread do the Israelites need to put on the table in the Temple?

The Israelites need to put special bread on the table in the Temple. This bread is like a gift to God, and it needs to be fresh and nice.

3 Why is it essential to take care of the lamp and the bread?

It is essential to take care of the lamp and the bread because God wants the Israelites to take care of the special things in the Temple.

4 What happens to the man who says bad words to God?

The man who says bad words to God gets punished.

5 Why does God want people to be respectful when talking about Him?

God wants people to be respectful when talking about Him because He wants them to be kind and respectful when talking about Him.

6 Can you think of a time when you were kind to someone? How did it make them feel?

This question is designed for personal reflection, and the answer will vary from person to person based on their experiences.

7 How can we show respect to God in our daily lives?

This question is designed for personal reflection, and the answer will vary from person to person based on their beliefs and practices.

8 What can we do to be gentle with our words?

This question is designed for personal reflection, and the answer will vary from person to person based on their communication style.

9 Why is it essential to take care of special things in the Temple?

It is essential to take care of special things in the Temple to show reverence and respect to God.

10 How can we remember to be kind and respectful to God?

This question is designed for personal reflection, and the answer will vary from person to person based on their personal relationship with God.