The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oil, together with all the frankincense from the grain offering, and burn the memorial portion on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. The priest is to remove a handful of fine flour and olive oilThis phrase highlights the role of the priest in the sacrificial system, emphasizing the importance of mediation between God and the people. The fine flour and olive oil represent the best of the produce, symbolizing purity and dedication. In ancient Israel, these ingredients were staples, signifying sustenance and blessing. The priest's action of removing a handful signifies a portion set apart for God, reflecting the principle of offering the first and best to the Lord. together with all the frankincense from the grain offering
Frankincense, a costly and fragrant resin, was used in worship to symbolize prayer and devotion rising to God. Its inclusion in the grain offering underscores the importance of worship being a fragrant offering to the Lord. Frankincense was also used in the tabernacle and later the temple, connecting this offering to the broader context of Israelite worship. The use of frankincense can be seen as a type of Christ, whose life and sacrifice were a pleasing aroma to God. and burn the memorial portion on the altar
The act of burning the memorial portion signifies the offering being wholly dedicated to God. The altar, central to Israelite worship, was where sacrifices were made, symbolizing atonement and reconciliation with God. The term "memorial portion" indicates that this act serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people. It points to the need for continual remembrance of God's provision and faithfulness. as a pleasing aroma to the LORD
This phrase reflects the idea that sacrifices, when offered with a sincere heart, are pleasing to God. The concept of a "pleasing aroma" is found throughout the Old Testament, indicating God's acceptance of the offering. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose offering of Himself was the ultimate pleasing aroma to God, fulfilling the sacrificial system and establishing a new covenant. This phrase emphasizes the importance of the heart's attitude in worship and sacrifice. Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestThe priest is the mediator between God and the people, responsible for performing the sacrificial rituals as prescribed by the Law. 2. Grain OfferingA type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour, olive oil, and frankincense, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving. 3. AltarThe sacred place where offerings are made to God, representing His presence and the place of atonement. 4. Memorial PortionA part of the grain offering that is burned on the altar, serving as a reminder of the covenant between God and His people. 5. Pleasing AromaA metaphorical expression indicating that the offering is acceptable and pleasing to God. Teaching Points The Role of the PriestThe priest's role as a mediator foreshadows Christ's ultimate priesthood, reminding us of the importance of intercession and mediation in our spiritual lives. Symbolism of the Grain OfferingThe grain offering symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. As believers, we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices, dedicating our talents and resources to God's service. The Significance of the AltarThe altar represents God's presence and the place of atonement. We are reminded of the importance of approaching God with reverence and sincerity in our worship. Memorial Portion as a ReminderThe memorial portion serves as a reminder of God's covenant. In our lives, we should regularly remember and celebrate God's faithfulness and promises. Pleasing Aroma to the LordOur actions and offerings should be a pleasing aroma to God, reflecting a heart of obedience and love. This challenges us to examine our motives and attitudes in worship and service. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the role of the priest in Leviticus 6:15 point to the work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest? 2. In what ways can we offer our own "grain offerings" to God today, and how do these offerings reflect our dedication and thanksgiving? 3. What does the concept of a "pleasing aroma" teach us about the nature of acceptable worship and service to God? 4. How can we ensure that our actions and offerings are a "memorial portion" that honors God's covenant and faithfulness? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt your offering to God was truly pleasing to Him. What made it different, and how can you apply that experience to your daily walk with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 29:18This verse also speaks of offerings being a pleasing aroma to the Lord, emphasizing the importance of obedience and the heart behind the offering. Hebrews 13:15-16These verses encourage believers to offer sacrifices of praise and good deeds, drawing a parallel to the Old Testament offerings as acts of worship. Philippians 4:18Paul describes the gifts from the Philippians as a fragrant offering, highlighting the continuity of sacrificial giving in the New Testament. People Aaron, Ephah, MosesPlaces TemanTopics Altar, Aroma, Burn, Burning, Cereal, Fine, Flour, Fragrance, Frankincense, Grain, Handful, Incense, Lift, Lifted, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Memorial, Memorial-part, Oblation, Odor, Odour, Offer, Offering, Oil, Perfume, Pleasant, Pleasing, Portion, Present, Priest, Savor, Savour, Sign, Smell, Smoke, Soothing, Sweet, Therefrom, ThereofDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 6:15 5183 smell
7386 incense Leviticus 6:14-17 4530 unleavened bread Leviticus 6:14-18 5222 baking Leviticus 6:14-23 4404 food
4456 grain
7422 ritual Leviticus 6:14-29 4476 meals Library Meditations against Despair, or Doubting of God's Mercy.
It is found by continual experience, that near the time of death, when the children of God are weakest, then Satan makes the greatest nourish of his strength, and assails them with his strongest temptations. For he knows that either he must now or never prevail; for if their souls once go to heaven, he shall never vex nor trouble them any more. And therefore he will now bestir himself as much as he can, and labour to set before their eyes all the gross sins which ever they committed, and the judgments …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of PietyThe Cleansing of the Temple - the Sign,' which is not a Sign.
It has been said that Mary understood, and yet did not understand Jesus. And of this there seems fresh evidence in the circumstance that, immediately after the marriage of Cana, she and the brethren of Jesus' went with Him, or followed Him, to Capernaum, which henceforth became His own city,' [1774] during His stay by the Lake of Galilee. The question, whether He had first returned to Nazareth, seems almost trifling. It may have been so, and it may be that His brothers had joined Him there, while …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
or, Gospel Light Fetched out of the Temple at Jerusalem, to Let us More Easily into the Glory of New Testament Truths. 'Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Isreal;--shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out hereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof.'--Ezekiel 43:10, 11 London: Printed for, and sold by George Larkin, at the Two Swans without Bishopgate, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
^A Matt. XXIV. 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. 1-23; ^C Luke XXI. 5-24. ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Obedience
Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the duty which God requireth of man? Obedience to his revealed will. It is not enough to hear God's voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honour we owe to God. If then I be a Father, where is my honour?' Mal 1: 6. Obedience carries in it the life-blood of religion. Obey the voice of the Lord …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Peaceable Principles and True: Or, a Brief Answer to Mr. D'Anver's and Mr. Paul's Books against My Confession of Faith, and Differences in Judgment About Baptism no Bar to Communion.
WHEREIN THEIR SCRIPTURELESS NOTIONS ARE OVERTHROWN, AND MY PEACEABLE PRINCIPLES STILL MAINTAINED. 'Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?'--Psalm 58:1 SIR, I have received and considered your short reply to my differences in judgment about water baptism no bar to communion; and observe, that you touch not the argument at all: but rather labour what you can, and beyond what you ought, to throw odiums upon your brother for reproving you for your error, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 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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