How does Leviticus 7:15 connect to Jesus as our ultimate sacrifice? Leviticus 7:15 — The Snapshot “ ‘The meat of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving must be eaten on the day it is offered; he must not leave any of it until morning.’ ” Key Details in the Peace Offering • Voluntary “peace” (or fellowship) offering, specifically a thanksgiving sacrifice • Shared meal between worshiper, priest, and God • Required to be eaten the same day—no leftovers allowed Foreshadowing Christ’s Perfect Peace Offering • Jesus is “our peace” (Ephesians 2:14) and the ultimate reason for thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 15:57). • Every Old-Testament sacrifice previews His once-for-all work (Hebrews 9:23-26). Same-Day Consumption — Snapshot of a Once-for-All Sacrifice • No leftovers signaled completeness; nothing more could or should be added. • Hebrews 7:27; 9:12; 10:10 stress that Jesus offered Himself “once” and “for all,” never to be repeated or supplemented. Communion Meal Anticipating Our Fellowship in Christ • Eating the sacrifice pictured shared life with God; in Jesus we “partake” of Him (John 6:51; 1 Corinthians 10:16-18). • The Lord’s Supper perpetually celebrates that completed fellowship (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Guarding Against Decay — A Type of Incorruption • Leftover meat would spoil overnight; the regulation preserved purity. • Christ’s body “did not see decay” (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:31). His sacrifice remains eternally uncorrupted and effective. Immediate Access and Ongoing Thanksgiving • Same-day eating urged worshipers to enjoy God’s provision right away; Jesus opens instant access to the Father (Hebrews 10:19-22). • Gratitude flows from receiving His finished work “today” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Living Out the Connection • Rest in the sufficiency of Christ’s single, perfect offering—no additional payment is needed. • Maintain daily gratitude, mirroring the thanksgiving nature of the original peace offering. • Participate in regular fellowship meals (communion) that proclaim His death until He comes, celebrating the peace He secured. |
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