The reason why these five offerings are relevant  to our
Christian walk today 

These five offerings were part of the everyday living of the "Church the wilderness" as they journeyed from Egypt to ultimate purpose, Solomon's Temple. (Gen.12:1; 15:1-21, [v.13, Exod.1-12] Deut.12"1-12, 1Chron.17:1-15; 22:1-22) This foreshadows the everyday living of the Church, as we journey towards the ultimate purpose and "prize of the high calling,"(Phil.3:14) which is The Bride of Christ. (Review Phase two, pages.1-4)

Jesus said, He did not come to destroy these five offerings but to fulfill (or complete) every "jot"
and "title." (A "jot" is the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and a "title" is the an accent on certain letters. Matt.5:17-19, Gal.3:24, Rom.3:21,31; Rom.8:3-4)  

If you want to be like Jesus, (Rom.8:28-29, 2Cor.3:18, 1John.3:2) then you will do and say the same things as He does. (1Peter.2:21) This means that you will not want to destroy these offerings, but allow the fulfillment of them in your life as Jesus did. This is being built on The Rock Christ Jesus. (Matt.7:24-26) To reject these offerings and to say they are not relevant to the New Testament Church, is to weaken your very foundation. (1Cor.3:10-11, Matt.16:18) Psa.11:3

The apostle Peter gives a key (Matt.16:19, Eph.2:20) to understand these five offerings.
"Ye also...are...an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."


Remember, this the Holy Spirit of God inspiring Peter to write and infallibly1 interpret this truth.(2Tim.3:16-17)

1.  What does Peter mean, "priesthood?" 
     This is Old Testament language2 from the Levitical priesthood given at Mt. Sinai, (Exod.25-40) 
     where the family of Levi was set aside to minister unto the Lord, and no stranger could approach.  
     (Num.1:47-54; 3:38) Here Peter is giving us a "key" to understanding our responsibility and
     accountability before the Lord. What the priesthood did under Aaron the high priest, is the 
     Churches everyday  job description, as we function in the true Tabernacle that the Lord pitched  
     (Heb.8:1-5) and not man. (1Peter.2:5, Heb.3:1)
     a.  The Church, the believer, those that are born again5 of the Spirit of God are the priesthood 
     b.  Jesus is our High Priest.

2.  The only way to become a priests is to be born into the family. 
     The "stranger's"6 (foreigner's, aliens, those not born into the family) were rejected during the
     time of Nehemiah from being part of the priesthood, because "their register...by genealogy...was
     not found" (Neh.7:63-65) They would have "polluted" the priesthood. This pattern continues
     in the New Testament today in it's fulfillment. (reality, completion) We "must be born again" into 3 
       the "family," (John.3:1-8, Eph.3:15) the "household of God." (Eph.2:19) or else we would be
     "strangers" (Eph.2:11-19) and pollute "the things of God." (1Cor.2:10-14) God still requires that
     we be found in the correct "register" and "genealogy." that begins in Christ Jesus.        

3.  Only the priests could offer sacrifice.  
     In the Old Testament "ensample"(type, shadow, figure) "the priests, Aaron's sons. shall bring the 
     blood and sprinkle the blood..."(Lev.1:5, 7, 11; 2:2, 9; 3:2, 8; 4:7) There were those the assumed
     the office of a priest, and were rejected. (1Kings.12:30-33; 13:16) 

                                                                                                                         The pattern continues
in it's fulfillment today. Only the priesthood. (1Peter.2:5-9)
i.e. those that are "born again" into the family of God can offer "spiritual sacrifices."
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The question is, "How can the stranger meet with God, when they cannot offer sacrifice?" 

     
     The answer is simple. They must become "born again" (John.3:3-9) into the family (Eph.3:15) 
     of the priesthood. (1Peter.2:5)  Through Adam's disobedience "death (Sin) has passed upon all
     men," (Rom.5:12-21) and made all men "dead (spiritually) in trespasses and sins." This requires
     that man be "born again" into the family of God. To be become a "new creature (creation) in
     Christ" (2Cor.5:17) Not turn over a new leaf, or reinvent yourself) This happens through trusting
     in the cleansing power of Christ's blood, because the life is in the blood. (1Peter.1:18-20, 
     Lev.17:11) Once born again, then the "stranger" becomes a "Priest" to offer "spiritual sacrifice's." 

4.  What does the word "sacrifice" mean?
     Most think of "sacrifice" as giving up something, or to go without. Sacrifice, in the context of God's
     Word means, the death of something to be totally consumed, completely gone. Out of your
     control. Think about it! What are we giving up? We have nothing to offer?  What are we sacrificing?
     We are not earning our way back to God by giving up our plans, lifestyle, goals! (Rom.7:18,
     Isa.64:6) 
     a.  The Hebrew word for "sacrifice" is:- Properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by 
          implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act):- offer (offering), sacrifice.  Strong's Heb. Dictionary
     b.  The Greek word for "sacrifice" is:- Sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or 
          figuratively) Strong's Greek Dictionary

5.  What does the word "offering" mean?
     Many think of taking an offering is passing the collect plate (box, bag, container) at Sunday 
     morning Church. An "offering" is much more than putting money in a collection plate or giving
     to some Radio, or T.V. Evangelist, or some Church building project, or program. It is not just a
     traditional "thing" we do when  we go to Church. 

     Offering "spiritual sacrifices" (1Peter.2:5) is a vital function of the Priesthood of the
     believers as we minister to the Lord (Num.1:47-54) in the "true" Tabernacle that the Lord
     pitched and not man." (Heb.8:1-5; 9:1-26)
a.  Each offering could only be offered
     upon the Brazen Altar. (Lev.17:8-11,  
     Heb.13:10) This is "a shadow of good 
     things to come,"(Heb.10:1, Matt.5:17-
     19) which is the Lord Jesus Christ. Any  
     offering rejecting Christ is rejected.
     (John.10:1-10; 14:6, 1Tim.2:5)

     The pattern has not changed!

b.  Each offering  is to be totally consumed
     by fire. (Lev.1:7; 17:1-9, 1Cor.3:13,
     Heb.12:29, Matt.3:11) Our offering is to
     be tested and tried by the fire of God's
     Word to reveal "what sort (kind - the intents
     of the heart) is." (1Cor.3:13, Psa.105:19, 
     Heb.4:12-13)
  
    
          Once on the Altar the offering belonged to God and out of your control. You cannot take it back!
          Note: Eccl.5:1-5, Deut.23:23, Matt.21:28-32, Matt.12:36

     c.  Each offering must not be "Blind." (Lev.22:21-23)
          The blemish of "blindness" (2Peter.1:5-9, Matt.13:10-17, Eph.1:18)  Some translations use
          "heart" instead of "eyes."  This does not change the thought of our lack of understanding is 
          being blind. (Matt.13:16, Luke.24:16, 25-31, 2Cor.3:13-16, Eph.4:18) To offer a "spiritual   
          sacrifice" (i.e. The Sin, Trespass, Burnt, Meal or Peace Offering) devoid of the Word of God 
          is a blemish of blindness, and is robbing God.(Mal.1:8; 3:8) Note: Matt.23:23

     d.  Each offering must not be "broken." (Lev.22:22-23)
          Unfaithfulness. (Prov.25:19) To offer any of these five offerings with unfaithfulness in our life
          towards God is a blemished offering (Eph.5:26-27) and is robbing God.(Mal.1:8; 3:8) 
          Note: Matt.23:23

     e.  Each offering must not be "maimed." (Lev.22:22-23)
          Maimed is to be crippled or damaged. English: is to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously. 
          The Hebrew word is to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound. To offer any crippled offering is
          to deprive yourself the of capability for service or of strength, efficiency, or wholeness.

      f.  Each offering must not be an offering "having a wen." (Lev.22:22-23)
          Having an offering that is mutilated, disfigured, or wounded seriously is robbing God.
          (Mal.1:8; 3:8 / Note: Matt.23:23) Paul spoke of those the "corrupt the Word of God
          (2Cor.2:17) Jude wrote, that there were "certain men crept in unawares...turning the grace of
          God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and or Lord Jesus  Christ." (Jude.1:4)
          These "certain men" were disfiguring the Grace of God.
 
     g.  Each offering must not have "scurvy."  (Lev.22:22-23)
          The word "Scurvy" is from an unused root meaning to scratch;[ to scrape or rub oneself lightly
          (as to relieve itching11) scurf (from itching12) In these "last days," there are those that "heap to 
          themselves teachers itching ears," because they will not "endure sound doctrine." (2Tim.4:3) 
          When we offer our "spiritual" sacrifices with the "scurvy" of  the doctrines of men that appease 
          our flesh, it is "robbing" God. (Mal.1:8; 3:8)

     h.  Each offering must not be "scabbed." (Lev.22:22-23)
          "Scabbed"- is to stick or scrape; scurf [thin dry scales detached from the epidermis especially 
          in an abnormal skin condition; specifically : dandruff13] or tetter [any of various vesicular skin 
          diseases (as ringworm,14 eczema,15 and herpes16) Our "spiritual sacrifice / offering" must be
          without the blemish of allowing yourself to be infected by the popular opinion, trends, fads that
          infect the Church world, rather than abiding by the principles and patterns of God's Word.
          (2Sam.15:24-29./v.17, 1Sam.15:24; 16:7, 2Cor.4:18)  To offer a "spiritually sacrifice" that is
          "scabbed," is a blemished  offering and robbing God. (Mal.1:8; 3:8)

      i.  Each offering was to have no "superfluous thing." (Lev.22:22-23)
          "Superfluous"- is to prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members.  Our "spiritual
          offering must be free of "excess" in our lives. In our walk before the Lord must be in  
          moderation (Phil.4:5 - [appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild] 1Cor.13:4, Matt.23:12,
          1Peter.5:6) or else it is blemished and robbing God. (Mal.1:8; 3:8)     

     d.  Each offering must give off a "sweet smelling savor." (Lev.1:9; 2:2; 3:5, 16; 4:31, Eph.5:1-2,
          Phil.4:18) Our offering must have the sweet smelling savor of Christ. (Eph.5:1-2, 2Cor.2:14-16)

     e.  Each offering must be offered by a "Priest." (Num.1:47-54, Lev.1:9, 15; 2:2; 3:2, 16.
          1Peter.2:5, Rev.1:6)  We become priests when we are born again.

      f.  Each offering must be the atoning blood sacrifice (Lev.1:5; 3:2; 4:4, Col.1:14)  The "meal
          offering" was the only offering that did not have atoning blood, because this offering points to
          our good works (Eph.2:8-10) and giving of material things. (Review the "Meal Offering.")
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          Offering "spiritual sacrifices" in the context of God's Word is a vital part of our behavior in 
          the House of God. (1Tim.3:15-16, Eccl.5:1-5)  It is not just "throwing a few bucks in the
          offering plate," to be seen of men. (Matt.6:1)  It is a vital part of our walk before the Lord.
          (Eph.4:1)


6.  What is the "altar" in the New Testament Church?
      Today, most think of "the altar" as being a bench in the front of the Church. However, 
      the "Most High dwelleth not in Temples made with hands."(Acts.7:47-48) There is no sacred 
      property in the New Testament. We are the "holy Temple."(Eph.2:20-22, 1Peter.2:5) We are the
      ground.(2Cor.4:7) The "altar" that God recognizes under the New Covenant (Testament) is
      the Lord Jesus Christ. (Heb.13:10)The altar was the only place of sacrifice. (Lev.17:1-11,
      1Peter.1:18-20)  The altar was the only place where blood was shed to provide atonement. 
      (Lev.17:1-11, Exod.30:9, John.14:6, 1Tim.2:5) Man-made "altar's" could never do this! Even in
      the Tabernacle model, God said that He had "no pleasure" because it could never take away sin.
      (Heb.10:1-10)


7.  The "priesthood" offered five primary offerings / sacrifices / oblations.
       a.  The Sin Offering. (Lev.4:1-35)
       b.  The Trespass Offering. (Lev.6:1-7)
      c.  The Burnt Offering. (Lev.1:1-9)
      d.  The Meal (Meat / Food / Grain) Offering. (Lev.2:1-3)
      e.  The Peace Offering. (Lev.3:1-17)

      Note: There were the Heave, Wave and drink Offerings that was offered in conjunction with the 
      five primary offerings. (Lev.7:30-32; 8:27; 23:13)


The compulsory Sin Offering  Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us  
    
The "Sin Offering" provided atonement for the sin of the priest, for the congregation, for the ruler and for the people. (Lev.9:1-2, Num.6:11; 8:5-8, Deut.12:1-16, Josh.22:1-29, Ezra.8:35, Neh.10:33, Ezk.45:17)  Paul, the apostle and "wise master builder" (i.e. architect) interprets Christ to be the reality of the sacrificed "Passover Lamb," who was "made sin (the Sin Offering) for us, who knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." (2Cor.5:7-8, Exod.12:1-14, 1Cor.5:7-8) Note: Christ was without "blemish."18 (1Peter.1:19)  This was a compulsory offering. There were no options given! This pattern has not changed! Jesus said, " I am the way, the truth, and the life. (John.14:6) There is no other "sacrifice for sins."  (Heb.10:26)

1.  Under the New Covenant  
     fulfillment the Sin Offering
     is still compulsory because we 
      have all have sinned and come 
      short of the glory of God. 
      (Rom.3:23) "There is none  
      righteous, no not one"
      (Rom.3:11) Those who refuse 
      Christ are with no hope and 
      without God in the  world." 
      (Eph.2:1-19) It is compulsory  
      they receive Christ to begin  
      approaching God.

      The pattern has not changed!
 
3.  We must offer the Sin   
      Offering  first because 
      without accepting Christ as our 
      Sin Offering, all our offerings     
      are rejected as Cain's was.
      (Gen.4:1-4, 1John.3:12, 
      John.10:1-10) He offered the
      "Meal Offering," the "fruit of
      the ground,"(Lev.2:1-3) a
      correct offering, but out of order.
      (1Cor.14:40) 

      Abel's offering was a "more
      excellent sacrifice."(Heb.11:4) 
      The blood  and  body of a Lamb.  
                                                                                                                     (the firstlings of his flock 
                                                                                                                     (Gen.4:1-4)

4.  This offering MUST  be  unblemished . (Lev.22:21-22)18    (Review: #5 What does "offerings" mean")                      
5.  Note: In the Tabernacle pattern those that desired to meet with God, were confronted with 
     the Brazen Altar, the place of blood atonement. Anyone building their own Altar was rejected  
     and cut of from Israel. (Lev.17:8-11)
6.  The god of this world's counterfeit "Sin Offering."(2Cor.4:4, Isa.14:14)  Even in the 1st. 
     Century Church there were those the preached "another Jesus," another Sin Offering. "For there 
     are certain men crept in  unawares...turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness..."8 (Jude.1:4) 
     and "denying the Lord that bought them." (2Peter.2:1)



The compulsory Trespass Offering  (Ought against your brother)  

Under the Old Testament the Sin Offering covered their sin before God. The Trespass Offering covered their trespasses or faults of "the Church in the wilderness." These were "trespasses" against God and each other. (Acts.7:38, Lev.6:2-7, Gen.31:36-42; 50:17, Lev.14:1-28; 19;20-22; 22:10-16; 26:1-40, Josh.7:1; 22:11-20, 1Sam.6:3)  This required the shedding of blood to atone for these trespasses. (Lev.7:1-2)  This atonement was to produce a "sweet smelling savor"(Lev.17:1-9) and be totally consumed by fire. (Lev.7:5) There were no options given! The Burnt, Meal and Peace Offerings were freewill offerings.20 (Lev.1:3; 19:5, Ezk.46:11-12) There was no options given for the Sin and Trespass Offerings. This pattern has not changed!

1.  Under the New Covenant 
     fulfillment. (Matt.5:17-19)
     Jesus said to "forgive us our
     trespasses." (Matt.6:12-15;
     18:15, Luke.17:3, [Gal.6:1  
     "fault" is "trespass"] 
      James.5:16, 2Cor.5:19,
      Eph.2:1, Col.2:13, 1Cor.8:1-13)

2.  Jesus did not change this
     pattern (blueprint) of the
     trespass Offering. He said,
     "...if  thou bring  thy (freewill,
     Burnt, Meal and Peace) gift
     (present; sacrifice 8) to the altar,
     and there rememberest 
     that thy brother hath ought (Grk. 
     "trespass) against thee. Leave
     thy (freewill Burnt, Meal and 
     Peace) gift (sacrifice, offering) 
     before the altar, and go thy way;
     first be reconciled....then offer 
     thy gift." Burnt, Meal, Peace 
     Offering (Matt.5:23-24, 
     Mark.11:25-26)

3.  Trespass is a (side-slip [lapse  
     or deviation], i.e. unintentional, 
     error or [unwillful] transgression 
     against a fellow saint. To miss the
     mark [and so not share in the
                                                                                                                    prize] i.e. (fig) to err, especially
                                                                                                                    to sin. Strong's

     Note: Jesus said, "I am not come to destroy (to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to
     demolish (literally or figuratively); the Law, (i.e. these five offerings) I have not come to destroy, but 
     to fulfill (Matt.5:17-19)

4.  This is still compulsory because  "if ye don't forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your
     Father forgive your trespasses." (Matt.6:15) Jesus is not saying you will lose your salvation,9
     What He is saying, you will remain a prison to your own offenses if you do not forgive one another.
     (Matt.18:23-35)  There is no point in going any farther in worshiping God until you have forgiven
     your neighbor.He is confirming (Gal.3:16, Dan.9:2719) and fulfilling (Matt.5:17-19) the pattern of
     the five offerings in the Old Testament. 

     The Sin Offering and the Trespass Offering must be offered first before offering the Burnt,
     Meal, and Peace Offerings which were were voluntary, or freewill Offerings)

5.  The god of this world's counterfeit "Trespass Offering" (2Cor.4:4, Isa.14:14)
     Appeasing and compromsing with no principles
 
     
The voluntary Burnt Offering  (Present your bodies a living sacrifice)
    
Under the Old Testament (Covenant) the "Burnt Offering" is offered "of his own voluntary will"
(Lev.1:9)  This is one of the differences between the Sin Offering, and Trespass Offering which
were compulsory. Another difference is in how this "Burnt Offering" was offered. It was offered in consecration and separation, (Num.6:13-21)  Re-dedication, being set apart, (Josh.18:31) and Humbly asking counsel from God. (Judges.20:26)  David, who was "a man after God's own heart" (Acts.13:22) offered the Burnt Offering when the Ark (i.e. God's presence with them. Exod.25:8-22) was returned. (1Sam.6:15; 10:8; 13:12, 2Sam.6:17, 1Chron.6:1)  Solomon dedicated the Temple with the Burnt Offering. (2Sam.24:24) 
                                                                                                             1.  Under the New Covenant 
    fulfillment. (Matt.5:17-19)
    the Sin Offering atoned for our  
    sinfulness, the Trespass Offering 
    atones for our faults / trespasses  
    towards one another and towards 
    God. Now the "Burnt offering" 
    consecrates / separates unto God.
    "I beseech you therefore brethren, 
    by the mercies of God, ("by Jesus
    Christ"- 1Peter.2:5) that ye 
    present your bodies a living
    sacrifice..." (Rom.12:1-2)  
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    This is the consecration and 
    separation unto God, after 
    being "born again." (i.e. Our Sin 
    Offering) Do not yield yourselves  
    as instruments of unrighteousness.
    "Reckon... yourselves to be dead
    indeed unto sin. (Rom.6:1-11)  

    There is still a "separation" 
    unto God, after Salvation, or
    after the Sin Offering.
    (Rom.6:1-13) 

2.  It was voluntary (Lev.1:3)
     "I beseech you brethren."
     (to call near, i.e. invite, invoke
     (by imploration, hortation, 
     consolation):  Strong's
     God wants us of our "own  freewill" consecrate ourselves unto Him, not by command.  
     We have been given the free choice, just as Adam and Eve had the free choice. (Gen.2:16-
     17, Eph.5:26-27, 2Peter.3:14, Phil.3:1-15, 1John.3:2, 2Cor,3:1-18; 6:14-18)  If we want to come 
     to the "measure of the Man, Christ Jesus," (Eph.4:11-16) to be like Jesus,  we will want to offer 
     freely this offering. 

     Those that do not offer themselves as a "living sacrifice" (Burnt Offering) "will suffer loss: but... 
     shall be saved: yet so as by fire" (1Cor.3:13-15) because their foundation is Christ.

3.  The god of this world's counterfeit "Burnt Offering" (2Cor.4:4, Isa.14:14)
     Dedicating yourself to all kinds of causes (Note: 1Cor.13:1-3) thinking this will get you to      
     heaven because of all dedication.

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1. It is "infalliblable" (a goal or fixed limit); a token (as defining a fact), i.e. criterion of certainty:- Strong's) because it is inspired of God.
There is no discussion, no debate, nor arguing, it's does not need a committee meeting to decide if it's a true doctrine, it is God's
interpretation, it is the Bible.

2. Just as the kingdoms of the world each have a language, the Kingdom of God also has "a language." This language is the Bible! (The
 Old and New Testaments) In Nehemiah's day he could not communicate God's Word to the people of God because they spoke "half the
speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews language, but according to the language of each people." (Neh.13:23-24) A picture of
the Church world today!

3.  (Note: Neh.7:63-65. There were those that wanted to be part of the priesthood, but were rejected because their "register" (genealogy)
was not found. If they were allowed to continue they would have "polluted" the priesthood. These would be the "tares" in the New Covenant. (Matt.13:38) These would be "certain men crept in unawares" (Jude.1:4) 

4. Pitched (to pitch a tent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege): Strong's. The Levities responsibility was to "pitch" (i.e. set up the Tabernacle and to take it down) Num.1:47-54. The heavenly (true) Tabernacle was pitched by God.

5. Being "born again" is not turning over a new leaf, or a New Year's resolution, or someone deciding to reinvent themselves. Being "born again" means just that. BORN AGAIN because mankind is "dead in trespass and sins" (Eph.2:1)  and the  only way back to God is being
born again into the kingdom of God. (John.3:1-7) When Adam and Eve sinned, "death (Gen.2:17) passed upon all men, for that all have
sinned...(Rom.5:12)... "and come short of the Glory of God."(Rom.3:23) Therefore God drove them out of the garden and placed Cherubims
and a flaming sword to keep the way of the tree of life. (Gen.3:23-24) The ONLY way back was through death!  Beginning with the "coats
of skins" (Gen.3:21)that He made for Adam and Eve, God began to unfold His Redemptive plan to restore man back to Himself through a substitionary death (sacrifice) of another. Abel followed with the sacrifice of the body and blood of the "firstlings of his flock." (Lamb - a substitution Gen.4:1-4) Noah followed with sacrificing "every clean beast" and offered burnt offerings on the altar. (Gen.8:20) Abraham
offered upon an altar. (Gen.12:8) The came Moses and the Law which included the blood sacrifice and altar, with a greater understanding of how to approach God "which was for the time then present"

6. Stranger's - guest; by implication, a foreigner: KJV - alien, sojourner, stranger. (Strong's)

7. Lasciviousness - NT:766 Strong's  (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent); licentiousness (sometimes including other vices): Translated into the KJV as - filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness.

8. Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

9. If you could be sent to hell because you don't forgive another of their trespasses is "works!" (Eph.2:8-9) You cannot add or take away
from your salvation. The only way to lose your salvation is to " count the blood of the covenant...an unholy thing." To reject Christ!  However you will remain in "prison" (Matt.18:23-35) to that bitterness towards that person, and your "freewill Offerings" will be rejected until you forgive. This is one reason why some seem to be "stale-mated" in the Christian walk.

11. Encyclopedia Britannica

12. Strong's Heb. Dict.

13. Dandruff - : a scurf that forms on skin especially of the scalp and comes off in small white or grayish scales (Britannica)

14. Ringworm - : any of several contagious fungal diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals that are characterized by ring-shaped discolored skin patches covered with vesicles and scales. Encyclopedia Britannica

15. Eczema - : an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened (Britannica)

16. : any of several inflammatory diseases of the skin caused by herpes viruses and characterized by clusters of vesicles; especially : herpes simplex (Britannica)

17. Zadok had to choose principle over personality, even though David was God's anointed (1Sam.16:13)

18. Review: You are a Holy Priesthood.  #5 "What does the word offering mean?"

19. Review Daniel Visions and Prophecies / The Seventy Week Prophecy. - Phase 5 

20. The Meat (Food / meal / Grain) Offering were voluntary because of how and when it was offered. (See Present your bodies a living sacrifice  (The voluntary Burnt Offering)



 All Greek and Hebrew definitions are from (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.)