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Leviticus 10 · Grade 5

Holy Fear and Holy Joy

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Leviticus 10 follows the joyful scene of chapter 9 with a sobering one. Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer, put fire in it, laid incense on it, and offered strange fire before Yahweh, which he had not commanded them. Fire came out from before Yahweh and devoured them. The text does not explain everything, so we should not add our own guesses. It simply shows that they acted against God's command.

Moses explained: This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified. Aaron held his peace. Their relatives carried the bodies out of the camp. God then commanded the priests not to drink wine or strong drink when entering the tent, so they could make a distinction between the holy and the common and teach Israel His statutes.

At the end of the chapter, Moses was upset that the sin offering had not been eaten. Aaron explained his grief, and when Moses heard that, it was pleasing in his sight. God's holiness is serious, but His people are not left without hope. Hebrews 12 says to offer service pleasing to God with reverence and awe. Through Jesus, the great High Priest, we may draw near with confidence.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Nadab and Abihu do wrong?

  2. Why should we not add our own guesses about this story?

  3. What does verse 3 say God will do with those who come near Him?

  4. Why were priests told not to drink wine before serving?

  5. How was the problem about the sin offering resolved?

Crossword

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Across

  1. One of Aaron's sons.
  2. Priests must not drink it when serving.
  3. God will be shown ____.

Down

  1. Aaron's other son.
  2. Priests helped Israel learn God's laws.
  3. Do what God commands.

Think About It

  1. What is the difference between worshiping God our own way and worshiping Him His way?

  2. How can you show reverence and awe for God at church this week?

Memory Verse

“Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, ‘I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.’” Aaron held his peace.”

Leviticus 10:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being holy. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does Aaron's silence teach about trusting God in sorrow?
  • Where might you be tempted to worship God your own way?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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