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Offerings in Leviticus 1-7

A study of Leviticus 1-7, focusing on the types of offerings and their significance.

1. The Burnt Offering

1.1 Meaning and Purpose

Verses: Leviticus 1:3; Romans 12:1
  • A voluntary offering made as an act of worship and thanksgiving.
  • Signifies complete surrender and devotion to God.

1.2 Requirements

Verses: Leviticus 1:3; Leviticus 1:4
  • Must be a male without blemish.
  • The offerer lays their hand on the animal's head, transferring identification.

1.3 Procedure

Verses: Leviticus 1:5; Leviticus 1:9
  • The blood is sprinkled around the altar.
  • The animal is burned completely, a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

2. The Grain Offering

2.1 Meaning and Purpose

Verses: Leviticus 2:1; 2 Corinthians 9:7
  • An offering of grain, fine flour, or baked goods.
  • Symbolizes dedication of one's labor and provision to God.

2.2 Procedure

Verses: Leviticus 2:2; Leviticus 2:3
  • Some is burned on the altar, a memorial portion.
  • The remainder is eaten by the priests.

3. The Sin Offering

3.1 Meaning and Purpose

Verses: Leviticus 4:2; Romans 5:11
  • An offering to restore fellowship with God after sin.
  • Highlights the need for atonement and reconciliation.

3.2 Variations

Verses: Leviticus 4:3; Leviticus 4:13; Leviticus 4:22; Leviticus 4:27
  • The type of animal depends on who sinned (priest, community, leader, individual).
  • Blood is applied to different parts of the sanctuary depending on the sinner's position.

3.3 Procedure

Verses: Leviticus 4:10; Leviticus 4:12
  • Fat is burned on the altar.
  • The remainder is handled differently depending on the type of sin offering.

4. The Trespass Offering

4.1 Meaning and Purpose

Verses: Leviticus 5:15; Luke 19:8
  • An offering to make restitution for unintentional sins that violate the rights of others or desecrate holy things.
  • Emphasizes the importance of making amends and restoring what was taken.

4.2 Requirements

Verses: Leviticus 5:16; Leviticus 6:5
  • Requires both a sacrifice and restitution (paying back what was taken plus 20%).
  • Demonstrates true repentance and a commitment to righting wrongs.

5. The Peace Offering

5.1 Meaning and Purpose

Verses: Leviticus 7:11; Ephesians 2:14
  • A voluntary offering expressing gratitude for peace and fellowship with God and others.
  • Celebrates blessings and shared communion.

5.2 Variations

Verses: Leviticus 7:12; Leviticus 7:13
  • Can be offered as a thanksgiving, a vow, or a freewill offering.
  • Includes unleavened cakes, wafers, and cakes of leavened bread.

5.3 Procedure

Verses: Leviticus 7:15; Leviticus 7:16
  • The offerer, priests, and their families partake of the offering.
  • Must be eaten within a specific timeframe to avoid uncleanness.