How does Ezekiel 46:15 emphasize the importance of daily offerings to God? Setting the Scene • Ezekiel 40–48 describes a future temple and its worship. • In this context God instructs the prince and the people about sacrifices and holy rhythms. • Ezekiel 46:15 stands as a summary command for the daily morning offering. Key Verse “Thus they shall provide the lamb, the grain offering, and the oil every morning as a regular burnt offering.” (Ezekiel 46:15) Why a Daily Offering? • Continual Remembrance of God – Daily sacrifice keeps God’s holiness and grace before the community at all times (cf. Exodus 29:38-42; Numbers 28:3-8). • Ongoing Atonement and Fellowship – Burnt offerings symbolized complete dedication; offering them “every morning” showed the need for ongoing cleansing and renewed fellowship. • Pattern of Faithfulness – God’s mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23); daily offerings mirror His daily faithfulness. • Anticipation of the Ultimate Sacrifice – Repetition points ahead to Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice fulfills the shadow (Hebrews 10:11-14). The daily ritual foreshadows continual reliance on Christ’s finished work. Principles for Today • Daily Devotion Is Non-Optional – Just as Israel could not skip a morning, believers should not neglect consistent worship, Scripture, and prayer (Psalm 5:3). • Holistic Offering – Lamb (life), grain (sustenance), and oil (joy/Spirit) show God deserves every aspect of life (Romans 12:1). • Stewardship of Regular Rhythms – Faith is strengthened through steady, ordinary obedience, not sporadic enthusiasm (Luke 9:23). • Corporate Responsibility – The command was communal. Our worship, giving, and service bless the whole body of Christ (Hebrews 10:24-25). Putting It into Practice • Begin each day acknowledging God’s mercy and offering yourself anew. • Set tangible rhythms—Bible reading plan, scheduled times of praise, acts of service—that echo the daily offering. • Treat ordinary mornings as sacred opportunities to present “the lamb, the grain, and the oil” of your life to the Lord. |
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