From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering. From the cakesThe thanksgiving peace offering included several kinds of bread, both unleavened cakes prepared with oil and leavened bread. One portion from the bread brought with the sacrifice was dedicated to the LORD. Num 15:20-21 From the first of your dough, you are to lift up a cake… he must present one portion of each offering The worshiper gave a representative portion from the whole offering, acknowledging that every provision came from God. The remaining bread was shared in the fellowship meal by the offerer and those gathered with him. Lev 2:9 The priest is to remove the memorial portion… as a contribution to the LORD. The bread was first presented to God as an act of worship before being assigned for priestly use. Such giving joined gratitude for God’s deliverance with obedience to His appointed order of worship. Num 18:19 All the holy offerings that the Israelites present… It belongs to the priest God provided for the priests through the offerings of His people. Those who served at the altar received their portion from the sacrifices, freeing them for the duties of the tabernacle. Num 18:9-10 A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire… who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering. The priest who officiated in the sacrifice received the contribution because he carried out the blood rite that secured covenant fellowship. The peace offering celebrated restored communion with God, made possible through the blood of a substitute and ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice. Lev 3:2 He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in the passage, to whom the offering is presented. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people. 2. The Priest The individual who performs the ritual duties, including sprinkling the blood of the peace offerings. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people. 3. The Offerer The person bringing the cakes as part of the peace offering, symbolizing gratitude and fellowship with God. 4. Peace Offerings A type of sacrifice in the Levitical system that signifies reconciliation and fellowship with God. 5. Cakes Part of the grain offering, these are presented as a portion of the peace offering, symbolizing the offerer's dedication and thanksgiving to God. Teaching Points The Role of Offerings in WorshipOfferings are a tangible expression of worship and gratitude to God. They remind us of our dependence on Him and our commitment to His covenant. The Priesthood and Mediation The priest's role in the Old Testament foreshadows Christ's ultimate mediation. As believers, we are called to be a royal priesthood, mediating God's presence to the world. Community and Fellowship The peace offering emphasizes community and fellowship with God and others. Our worship should reflect unity and shared purpose within the body of Christ. Gratitude and Generosity Just as the offerer gave a portion to the priest, we are called to be generous, sharing our blessings with those who serve and lead in the faith community. Symbolism of Bread The cakes symbolize sustenance and life. In the New Testament, Jesus is the Bread of Life, fulfilling the symbolism of the offerings and sustaining us spiritually. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the role of the priest in Leviticus 7:14 help us understand the concept of mediation in our relationship with God today?2. In what ways can we offer "spiritual sacrifices" in our daily lives, as suggested by 1 Peter 2:5? 3. How does the concept of peace offerings in Leviticus relate to the New Testament teachings on fellowship and community? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure our worship includes gratitude and generosity, reflecting the principles of the peace offering? 5. How does understanding the symbolism of bread in the Old Testament enhance our appreciation of Jesus as the Bread of Life in the New Testament? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 29:24-28This passage describes the wave offering and the portions given to the priests, establishing the precedent for the priestly share of offerings. Hebrews 13:15-16 These verses encourage believers to offer sacrifices of praise and good deeds, drawing a parallel to the peace offerings as acts of worship and fellowship. 1 Peter 2:5 This verse speaks of believers as a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices, connecting the Old Testament priestly duties to the New Testament believer's role.
People Aaron, Israelites, MosesPlaces Sinai, TemanTopics Altar, Belong, Belongs, Blood, Cake, Contribution, Dasheth, Fellowship, Gift, Heave, Heave-offering, Kind, Lifted, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Offerings, Peace, Peace-offering, Peace-offerings, Present, Priest, Priest's, Puts, Sprinkles, Sprinkleth, Sprinkling, ThrowsDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 7:9-15 7476 thank-offering Library LeviticusThe 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 … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Leviticus 7:14 NIVLeviticus 7:14 NLT Leviticus 7:14 ESV Leviticus 7:14 NASB Leviticus 7:14 KJV Leviticus 7:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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