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Bible Study: Peace Offerings
Date: Feb 3rd, 2008 12:59:08 pm - Subscribe
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Peace Offerings 02.03.08

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It is Sunday Feburary 3, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus. Please read, Leviticus 7 -- 8. In today's lesson we will read and learn about peace offerings; the regulations concerning all offerings; the ceremony of Aaron and his sons for the priesthood, and the priests' offerings.

The law of the Peace Offering is given last. It was the only offering shared by three parties, the priest, his sons, and then the offerer and his family. It was a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise and was presented for some special blessing or vow of dedication. It could also be a freewill offering for special occasions when the worshipper desired to express his praise, love, and thanksgiving to the One True Holy God. "And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD. If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings. And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an heave offering unto the LORD, and it shall be the priest's that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings." (Leviticus 7:11-14)

The sacrifice for the peace offering was to be a bull or a ram. Birds were not acceptable for a peace offering as they were too small too share. The animal had to be unblemished, characteristic of the perfect, sinless Christ. "Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the LORD shall bring his oblation unto the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace offerings. His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, it shall he bring, that the breast may be waved for a wave offering before the LORD. And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'. And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings. He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder for his part." (7:29-33). The special feature of the peace offering was the sacrificial meal wherein the priest and the worshipper shared together what was offered, and part of the offering was presented to God upon His altar, as though it were being consumed by Him. It was a joyful, fellowship feast celebrating restored peace and communication with God. After these sacrifices the worshipper was acceptable to God. What joy there is in knowing the peace of God, which passeth all understanding

The peace offering was the last one to be offered because there could be no peace or fellowship with God until all the regulations of the sin and trespass offerings had first been obeyed. In all the offerings, the Lord's portion was presented first. We are never to give the Lord what is left over after every other obligation or desire is met. We are to put Him first above all things, God provides us with everything we need, want, and desire, but in order for that to happen we need to put Him first. He loves us so much that He came down here in the flesh of Jesus Christ and became the sacrifical offering that took place of every offering (flesh and meat) for us to be forgiven and accepted as sinless in His eyes.

Trust in the Lord, put Him first and see the blessings pour in, as we live in obedience to God's Word it allows us wonderful peace and fellowship with our Savior not to mention with other believers as well. It is also a reminder that we are not to forsake each other, but to encourage each other, for we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:23-25).

In today's lesson Jesus Christ is revealed through Moses as he consecrated the priests who were called for the ministry of the Tabernacle (Leviticus 8:1-36). Jesus Christ is the only One who sets the believer apart for service. He even tells us today who He has called us to be a part of His ministry. "Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." (John 15:15-16).

Today's Psalm:119:16
"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."

Today's Prayer;
Dear Lord,
You bless those who follow You and delight in Your commands. In the midst of inner turmoil or outer conflict I will not be shaken for my heart remains steadfast trusting in You and Your overall plan for my life. I want to remain firmly grounded as I overcome the daily obstacles common to all who live on earth. Help me to learn the valuable lessons along the way as I press on toward the goal for which You have called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Help me to remain faithful to Your commands, to forgive others, to encourage others and not to forsake them as you have forgive me of all my sins. In Jesus' name, I pray.....Amen.

Have a wonderful day/night and may God bless you in all the you do today.
Christina

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