How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 6:14 in our worship today? “Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD, in front of the altar.” Why This Ancient Instruction Still Matters – God Himself defines acceptable worship, not human preference. – Offerings are brought “before the LORD,” keeping Him at the center. – Priests lead the presentation, pointing to an ordered, participatory worship life. Principles Drawn from the Verse 1. Ordered Worship – Scripture supplies the pattern; we respond in obedient detail. 2. God-Centered Presentation – Everything offered is first and foremost “before the LORD.” 3. Representative Priesthood – Under the new covenant every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5), yet God still raises leaders to guide gathered worship. 4. Tangible Offerings from Daily Labor – A grain offering came from harvested work; today we bring time, skills, resources, and praise. Living These Principles in Corporate Worship • Start gatherings with clear Scripture reading so God’s Word shapes the flow (Colossians 3:16). • Offer songs, testimonies, and giving as conscious acts “before the LORD,” not as performance (Psalm 100:4). • Honor spiritual leaders who steward worship; pray for them, follow their lead as they follow Christ (Hebrews 13:17). • Bring material gifts cheerfully—representing daily labor—so ministry needs are met (2 Corinthians 9:7). Living These Principles in Personal Worship • Set apart regular moments to “present” yourself to God—body, mind, schedule (Romans 12:1). • Let Scripture direct private prayer: read, then respond in praise or confession. • Offer everyday tasks to God: errands, studies, business decisions—all laid “in front of the altar” of Christ’s finished work (Colossians 3:23-24). • Cultivate generosity toward those who teach and serve you spiritually (Galatians 6:6), mirroring the priests’ share of the grain offering. Christ, the Fulfillment and Our Altar – “We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat” (Hebrews 13:10). – Because Jesus fulfills every sacrifice, we now “continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Putting It All Together • Let worship remain Bible-directed, Christ-centered, leader-guided, and congregation-engaged. • Bring tangible gifts and heartfelt praise as expressions of life’s work consecrated to God. • Remember that obedience in the “law of the grain offering” points us to a lifestyle of surrendered, joyful worship under the Lordship of Christ. |
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