In the Old Testament days, the burning of the sacrificial animal “without the camp” symbolizes the complete removal of sin. The New Testament relates this to the suffering of Jesus. Without the gate to sanctify His people through His blood. The calling of a Christian is to “go forth therefore unto Him without the camp.” […]
In Leviticus chapter four, verse three, God required a sin offering so those who sin in ignorance, out of weakness, or without deliberate intention could receive forgiveness. Intentional, rebellious sins, on the other hand, were to be punished by death in those Old Testament days. A trespass offering (similar to a sin offering) was for
In Leviticus chapter three, verse one, the peace offering is a requirement to have fellowship with God and to express thanksgiving or to make a vow back in the Old Testament. For the offerer, it involved a commitment to the covenant and celebrated peace and reconciliation between God and the worshiper. Today, the offering points
In Leviticus chapter two, verse one, the meat offering was a gift presented to God as an act of worship, symbolizing the dedication to Him of a fruit of the person’s labor. It implies that all human work should be unto the Lord, and receiving one’s daily food should be honored with thanksgiving. In Genesis,
In Leviticus chapter one, verse four, an Israelite sacrificing an animal back in those days in the Old Testament leaned on the animal, signifying that the person was identifying themselves with the animal as it stood in its place. This act presented the idea of substitution. When the animal died, it was as if the
In Leviticus chapter one, verse three, burnt sacrifice or offering means “that which ascends” to God. The entire offering burned up, signifying that complete consecration to God was essential for true worship. At the same time, the forgiveness of sin involves the emphasis on cleansing it before worshipers devote themselves to God. This activity was
In Leviticus chapter one, verse two, the Lord speaks to Moses regarding the children of Israel to tell them to bring an offering. The term “offering” means “to draw near.” Therefore an offering was a gift that Israelite believers set near to God to approach Him and enjoy the fellowship and blessing. There are five
In Exodus chapter thirty-four, verse seven, the Lord speaks to Moses about visiting the fathers upon the children and upon the children’s children unto the third and fourth generation. Parents should note that their sins, spiritual neglect, or failure to separate themselves from the ungodliness can have tragic consequences on their children. Children suffer for
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In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse seventeen, God answered Moses’ prayer because He respected him, considered him a friend, and was pleased with Him. Moses found favor even though Aaron and the nation disobeyed God: he remained loyal to the Lord and mediated between the Lord and Israel. The Lord said to Moses, “I will do
In Exodus chapter thirty-three, verse thirteen, Moses responds to God about Him not continuing with His people to the promised land. He briefly explains to God regarding the journey up to this point with the Israelites and asks if He could show him the way. Moses recalls following in obedience when God gave him instruction
