How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 3:2 to our worship today? Our Verse “He shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to sprinkle the blood on all sides of the altar.” — Leviticus 3:2 What Was Happening in Leviticus 3:2 • A voluntary “fellowship” (peace) offering that celebrated harmony between God and the worshiper • Laying a hand on the animal: personal identification with the sacrifice • Slaughter at the Tent entrance: approaching God on His terms, not ours • Priests sprinkling blood: ordained mediators applying the life-blood for acceptance Principles Seen in the Verse • Identification: the worshiper personally connects with the offering • Substitution: life is given so peace with God can be enjoyed • God-appointed access: worship occurs at the place and in the manner He specifies • Priestly mediation: God employs consecrated servants for orderly worship • Blood centrality: reconciliation with God is always through shed blood How These Principles Shape Our Worship Today • Identify with Christ, the once-for-all peace offering – Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:21 • Approach God only through Jesus, not personal merit • Engage actively, not passively – Romans 12:1: “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” • Value corporate, orderly worship under biblical leadership – Hebrews 13:17; 1 Corinthians 14:40 • Keep Christ’s blood central in songs, preaching, and Communion – Ephesians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 1:18-19 • Celebrate restored fellowship with joyful gratitude – Psalm 95:1-3; Colossians 3:16 Scriptures That Echo the Same Themes • Isaiah 53:5 — substitutionary peace through His wounds • 1 Peter 2:5, 9 — a royal priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices • Hebrews 9:22 — “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” • Hebrews 13:15 — “let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise” |
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