What connections exist between Leviticus 6:14 and New Testament teachings on offerings? Setting the Scene in Leviticus 6:14 • “Now this is the law of the grain offering: Aaron’s sons shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar.” • A priestly duty: bring fine flour, oil, and incense; burn a memorial portion, eat the rest in a holy place (Leviticus 6:15–18). What the Grain Offering Signified • Acknowledged God as the giver of daily bread. • Contained no leaven—symbol of purity (Leviticus 2:11). • Mixed with oil—picture of consecration and Spirit-empowerment. • Accompanied by frankincense—prayer and worship rising to God (Revelation 8:3-4). • Declared “a pleasing aroma to the LORD” (Leviticus 2:2). Jesus, the Ultimate Grain Offering Fulfilled • “The bread of life” (John 6:35) embodies the grain offering’s theme. • Sinless—no leaven (Hebrews 4:15). • Anointed with the Holy Spirit—oil imagery (Acts 10:38). • Offered publicly, “lifted up” before all (John 12:32), as the grain was set “in front of the altar.” • “By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:10) Our New Testament Response: Living Offerings • A holy priesthood now offers “spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5) • “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1)—echoes Leviticus 6:14’s presentation language. • Praise: “Let us continually offer…a sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). • Generosity: gifts are “a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice” (Philippians 4:18). • Communion: “There is one loaf…we all partake of the one loaf” (1 Corinthians 10:17), linking believers to the fulfilled grain offering. Practical Takeaways for Today • Thank God daily for provision; cultivate gratitude. • Keep life free from the “leaven” of sin. • Seek the Spirit’s anointing for every task. • Offer time, talents, and resources intentionally. • Live faith publicly, letting your worship be seen “in front of the altar” of everyday life. |
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