Week 2: The Priestly Ministry Begins

Objective: 

• Moses anoints Aaron and his sons as well as the tabernacle too
• The Profane Fire of Nadab and Abihu 
• The difference between Holy and common (focus the lesson on this concept)

Resources:

• Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary
• Catena Bible Commentary

Reading:

• Leviticus 8:1-21, 31-36
• Leviticus 9:1-7, 22-24
• Leviticus 10:1-11

Key verse(s):

"By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.’ ” Leviticus 10:3

Comments:

• God established the Aaronic Priesthood 
• The role of the priest is to speak to God on behalf of the people (compare with the role of the priest now)
• The role of the prophet is to deliver to the people God's message 
• Compare what Moses did with the rite of the priest ordination now (As the Lord commanded)
• The Lord's wrath was aroused against Aaron's sons for not distinguishing between what is Holy and what is common (Be careful towards what is Holy)
• The Lord commands not to drink alcohol or intoxicating drinks
• Share the pictures of the vestments with the youth 
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Review/recap questions:
**Servant may add more questions

1. Of the five known kinds of offerings which one was not offered on the eighth day of the consecration?
2. Who announced to the people that the Lord will appear to them?
3. Why were Nadab and Abihu offering considered profane?
4. What does God ask of His worshippers?
   
5. Briefly list the main steps in the ordination of a high priest.
   
6. How does God show His approval of the people's worship?

Homework:
**Servant may add more questions

1. How many animals were killed on the day of the consecration of Aaron and his sons?
   a) one b) two c) three d) four
2. The number of days of consecration were:
   a) three days b) one day c) seven days d) four days
3.  What did Moses sprinkle on Aaron and his sons to consecrate them?
   
4. The glory of the Lord appeared to:
   a) Aaron b) Moses c) the people d) all of the these
5. When the people saw the fire sent by the Lord:
   a) They shouted and fell on their faces b) they ran away c) they blamed Moses d) they sang and dance
6. The names of Aaron's sons who were devoured by fire were __________ and _________.
7. The Lord said to Aaron, "Do not drink ________ when you go into the Tabernacle of Meeting." 
8. What was the punishment of Nadab and Abihu?