The Laws of the Grain Offering and the Sin Offering (Leviticus 6:14 – 30)

The over-arching principles in these laws relate to the holiness of the priests and the utensils upon which they are offered and with which they are prepared.  After the sacrifices are prepared and the appropriate portions are eaten by the priests, then the pans, forks, tables, pots, etc., were to be washed, scrubbed, or broken … Continue reading The Laws of the Grain Offering and the Sin Offering (Leviticus 6:14 – 30)

The Grain Offering and the Peace Offering (Leviticus 2 & 3)

The Grain Offering was made without yeast and with salt.  Any bread offered would be made with oil and frankincense.  Yeast is often associated with things that are not godly.  Jesus told the disciples to "beware the yeast of the Pharisees," among other admonitions.  When we bring a gift or bring ourselves as an offering … Continue reading The Grain Offering and the Peace Offering (Leviticus 2 & 3)

Offerings and Articles for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:4 – 19)

Moses had the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle, and now instructs the people of Israel to give offerings willingly to supply the items needed for its construction.  They were to bring gold, silver, bronze, blue, purple, scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats' hair, ram skins, badger skins, and acacia wood.  They were also … Continue reading Offerings and Articles for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:4 – 19)