and offer it on the altar, with the grain offering, to make atonement for him, and he will be clean. and offer it on the altarIn the context of Leviticus, the altar is central to the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The altar, located in the Tabernacle, was the place where sacrifices were made to God. This act of offering signifies the worshiper's dedication and obedience to God's commands. The altar represents a meeting point between God and man, where atonement and reconciliation occur. The act of offering on the altar foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is both the High Priest and the offering, making the final atonement for sin. with the grain offering
The grain offering, also known as the "meal offering" or "cereal offering," was a sacrifice of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. It was a non-blood offering that accompanied burnt offerings and symbolized the worshiper's dedication and thanksgiving to God. The grain offering represents the fruit of human labor and acknowledges God's provision. In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Himself as the "bread of life" (John 6:35), connecting the grain offering to His provision of spiritual sustenance and life. to make atonement for him
Atonement is a central theme in Leviticus, involving the reconciliation between God and humanity. The Hebrew word for atonement, "kaphar," means to cover or to make reconciliation. The sacrificial system was designed to cover the sins of the people, allowing them to maintain a relationship with a holy God. This phrase points to the necessity of a substitute to bear the penalty of sin, prefiguring Christ's atoning work on the cross, where He bore the sins of the world and provided a way for humanity to be reconciled to God. and he will be clean
In Levitical law, cleanliness was not just physical but also spiritual, symbolizing purity and holiness. Being declared clean allowed the individual to re-enter the community and participate in worship. This cleansing process highlights the importance of holiness and separation from sin. In the New Testament, Jesus cleanses believers from sin, making them spiritually clean and acceptable before God. This cleansing is not just a ritual but a transformation of the heart, enabling believers to live in fellowship with God and others. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestA mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals to ensure the atonement and cleansing of individuals. 2. The AltarA sacred place where offerings and sacrifices are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the means of atonement. 3. The Burnt OfferingA sacrificial offering completely consumed by fire, representing total dedication and surrender to God. 4. The Grain OfferingAn offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincense, symbolizing thanksgiving and devotion to God. 5. Atonement and CleansingThe process by which the priest makes the individual ceremonially clean, restoring their relationship with God and the community. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest acts as an intermediary, pointing to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us. Significance of SacrificeSacrifices in the Old Testament foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, emphasizing the need for atonement and reconciliation with God. Symbolism of CleansingThe cleansing process signifies spiritual renewal and restoration, reminding us of the importance of purity in our walk with God. Total Dedication to GodThe burnt offering represents complete surrender to God, challenging us to live lives fully devoted to Him. Gratitude and DevotionThe grain offering symbolizes thanksgiving, encouraging us to express gratitude and devotion in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the role of the priest in Leviticus 14:20 foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest? 2. In what ways can the concept of atonement in Leviticus 14:20 be applied to our understanding of Christ's sacrifice? 3. How does the symbolism of the burnt offering challenge us to live lives of total dedication to God today? 4. What practical steps can we take to express gratitude and devotion to God, similar to the grain offering? 5. How can the process of cleansing in Leviticus 14:20 inspire us to seek spiritual renewal and purity in our own lives? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 1:3-4Describes the burnt offering and its role in atonement, highlighting the importance of sacrifice in maintaining a relationship with God. Hebrews 9:13-14Connects the Old Testament sacrifices to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who provides eternal redemption and cleansing. Romans 12:1Encourages believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, drawing a parallel to the total dedication symbolized by the burnt offering. People Aaron, Ephah, MosesPlaces Canaan, TemanTopics Altar, Ascend, Atonement, Burned, Burnt, Burnt-offering, Caused, Cereal, Clean, Grain, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Present, Priest, Sin, ThusDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 14:1-32 7416 purification Leviticus 14:1-57 7340 clean and unclean Leviticus 14:13-31 7444 sin offering Leviticus 14:18-22 6616 atonement, in OT Leviticus 14:19-32 6648 expiation Library November 27. "And the Remnant of the Oil . . . Shall Pour Upon the Head" (Lev. xiv. 18).
"And the remnant of the oil ... shall pour upon the head" (Lev. xiv. 18). In the account of the healing of the Hebrew leper there is a beautiful picture of the touching of his ears, hands and feet, with the redeeming blood and the consecrating oil, as a sign that his powers of understanding, service, and conduct were set apart to God, and divinely endued for the Master's work and will. But after all this, we are significantly told that "the rest of the oil" was to be poured upon his head. The former …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth The First Stage in the Leper's Cleansing
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest: 3. And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper; 4. Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedar-wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: 5. And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Appendix xv. The Location of Sychar, and the Date of Our Lord's visit to Samaria.
1. The Location of Sychar. Although modern writers are now mostly agreed on this subject, it may be well briefly to put before our readers the facts of the case. Till comparitively lately, the Sychar of St. John iv. was generally as representing the ancient Shechem. The first difficulty here was the name, since Shechem, or even Sichem, could scarcely be identified with Sychar, which is undoubtedly the correct reading. Accordingly, the latter term was represented as one of oppobrium, and derived from …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Jesus Sets Out from Judæa for Galilee.
Subdivision B. At Jacob's Well, and at Sychar. ^D John IV. 5-42. ^d 5 So he cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 and Jacob's well was there. [Commentators long made the mistake of supposing that Shechem, now called Nablous, was the town here called Sychar. Sheckem lies a mile and a half west of Jacob's well, while the real Sychar, now called 'Askar, lies scarcely half a mile north of the well. It was a small town, loosely called …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
^A Matt.VIII. 2-4; ^B Mark I. 40-45; ^C Luke V. 12-16. ^c 12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities [it was a city of Galilee, but as it was not named, it is idle to conjecture which city it was], behold, ^b there cometh { ^a came} ^b to him a leper [There is much discussion as to what is here meant by leprosy. Two diseases now go by that name; viz., psoriasis and elephantiasis. There are also three varieties of psoriasis, namely, white, black and red. There are also three varieties …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.
(in the Wilderness of Judæa, and on the Banks of the Jordan, Occupying Several Months, Probably a.d. 25 or 26.) ^A Matt. III. 1-12; ^B Mark I. 1-8; ^C Luke III. 1-18. ^b 1 The beginning of the gospel [John begins his Gospel from eternity, where the Word is found coexistent with God. Matthew begins with Jesus, the humanly generated son of Abraham and David, born in the days of Herod the king. Luke begins with the birth of John the Baptist, the Messiah's herald; and Mark begins with the ministry …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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