Leviticus 26: God's Promises and Rules

Sunday, August 10, 2025

by Chinwenmeri Ikechi

God speaks to the Israelites, scrolls in hand, about following His commandments.

CHAPTER : Leviticus Chapter 26

In Leviticus 26, God is talking to the Israelites about being good and following His rules.

Illustration depicting God's promised blessings & consequences for obedience/disobedience.

God says that if they are good and follow His rules, He will give them lots of blessings, like good food, happy times, and safety.

But if they don't listen and don't follow His rules, things might not go so well. They might get sick, or have problems with food, or feel scared.

God lovingly points the way forward, reminding the Israelites of His desire for their happiness and well-being.

God wants the Israelites to remember that He loves them and wants the best for them. He wants them to be happy and live good lives.

Discussion Questions

1 What does God promise to give the Israelites if they are good and follow His rules?

God promises to give them lots of blessings, like good food, happy times, and safety.

2 What might happen if the Israelites don't listen to God and don't follow His rules?

If they don't listen and don't follow His rules, they might get sick, or have problems with food, or feel scared.

3 Why does God want the Israelites to follow His rules?

God wants the Israelites to follow His rules because He loves them and wants the best for them. He wants them to be happy and live good lives.

4 What kind of blessings does God want to give the Israelites?

God wants to give the Israelites blessings like good food, happy times, and safety.

5 How can we follow God's rules and be good?

The story does not explain this in detail but implies it involves listening to and obeying God's commands.

6 Why is it essential to listen to God?

It is essential to listen to God because He loves them and wants the best for them, promising blessings for obedience and warning of negative consequences for disobedience.

7 Can you think of a time when you felt happy and safe? What was happening?

This is a personal reflection question; the story doesn't provide a specific answer.

8 How does God feel about the Israelites?

God loves the Israelites and wants the best for them.

9 What can we do to show God that we love Him?

The story doesn't explicitly say how to show God love, but it implies that following His rules and being good is a way to do so.

10 How can we remember to follow God's rules every day?

The story does not specifically say, but the implication is to constantly reflect on and apply His teachings.