I. The (Voluntary) Peace Offering
This offering was made through blood sacrifice upon the altar, (Lev.3:2-3) for a sweet savor, (Lev.3:5) but not for atonement. This is a difference between the Sin, Trespass and Burnt Offerings, they did make atonement, forgiveness and sanctification through the blood. The Meal offering was different again, it had no blood sacrifice. Under the Old Covenant the "Peace Offering" was a "freewill" offering of thanksgiving. (Ezekiel.46:12, Lev.19:5; 22:21-29, Num.4:13-21, Judges.20:26, 1Sam.11:15, 1Kings.8:63, 1Chron.16:1-2, 2 Chron.30:22; 33:16, Amos.5:22) The Hebrew word for "peace" is requital, i.e. a voluntary sacrifice in thanks.1 Note: (Lev.17:15) It was to be the best with no blemishes. (Lev.22:21-25) Failure to give the best, was to rob God. (Mal.1:8; 3:8) Review: "What does the word"Offering"mean? 1. The Peace Offering is our Worship and Praise The "Peace Offering was used in thanksgiving. (Ezekiel.46:12, Lev.19:5; 22:21-29, Num.4:13-21, Judges.20:26, 1Sam.11:15, 1Kings.8:63, 1Chron.16:1-2, 2 Chron.30:22; 33:16, Amos.5:22) The Hebrew word for "peace" is requital, i.e. a voluntary sacrifice in thanks.1 Note: (Lev.17:15)
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II. There are standard requirements for each offering
The children of Israel called "the Church in the wilderness," (Acts.7:38) and their typical actions were "for
our (The Church, the Body of Christ - Eph.1:22-23, Col.1:18) ensamples: (types) and they are written for our
admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come." (1Cor.10:1-11, Rom.15:4) The reality or the
fulfillment (Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:31, Heb.9:1-26) of these standards are the same for the Church today.
A. The Peace Offering was consumed by fire!
God's Word is a "fire!" Is not "my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh
the rock in pieces?" (Jer 23:29, 1Cor.3:13-15)
1. Holy Spirit and fire / purge
John said, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me...he shall
baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge
his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
(Matt.3:11-13) For "the day" (the day of atonement) shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire;
and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is." (1Cor.3:13-15)
2. Fire / trial / Proving
Beloved, "think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange
thing happened unto you:" (1 Peter 4:12-13) It is all part of the preparation to be the Bride. Don't
jump off the altar when the heat is on. (i.e. when the Holy Spirit convicts you. John.16:7-16)
B. The Burnt Offering was placed on the only altar
Today, many 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) However, He does dwell within the reality /
pattern / principles of the Altar. 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) God's Blessing and holiness is
only there because we are there. (2Cor.15-16) Note: The example of Joseph. "The Lord blessed the
Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house,
and in the field." (Gen.39:5)
1. The "altar" points to Jesus
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)
2. Warning given to not offer upon "another" altar!
"Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you,
that offereth a burnt offering of sacrifice, And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the
congregation, to offer it unto the Lord; even that man shall be cut off from among his people." (Lev
17:8-9)
3. 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) Your "trespass offering" must be upon the Altar of the Lord Jesus Christ
C. The Burnt Offering required sacrifice and the shedding of blood
Our justification before God is always through the atoning blood of the The Lord Jesus Christ. Adam
and Eve "sewed fig leaves," (Gen.3:7) but God slew an animal and covered their sin with "coats of skin"
(Gen.3:21, Heb.4:13)
D. The Burnt Offering required the sweetsmelling odor
Every offering was to have "a sweet savour unto the Lord." (Gen.8:21, Lev.1:9; 2:2; 3:5; 4:31) "Christ...
hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour." (Eph.5:1-2,
2Cor.2:15) Your "Burnt Offering" must have the "preeminence" of a "sweetsmelling savor of Christ
E. Only the priests could offer the Burnt Offering
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 that assume the office of a
priest, and were rejected. (1Kings.12:30-33; 13:16, 2Chron.26:16-23, 1Sam.13:12; 15:1-35) No "strangers!"
No unbeliever! No unsaved! God still requires that we be found in the correct "register" and
"genealogy." (Num.1:47-54, Eph.2:11-19) that begins in Christ Jesus. (John.3:1-8, 2Cor.5:17-21) If you are
not a priest your "Burnt Offering" is for nothing.
F. This Burnt Offering can have no blemishes
This is what the Prophet Malachi was speaking to the House of Judah. He prophesied "Ye offer
polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table
of the Lord is contemptible. And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame
and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person?
saith the Lord of hosts." (Mal 1:7-8) This was robbing God! (Mal.3:8)
1. The list of Blemishes that causes a offering to be rejected
Whatsoever "hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you. And
whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord to accomplish his vow, or a freewill
offering in beeves sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein. Blind,
or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the
Lord, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the Lord." Either a bullock or a lamb
that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering;
but for a vow it shall not be accepted. Ye shall not offer...that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken,
or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land." (Lev.22:19-27)
Note: Neither from a stranger's (Eph.2:11-19) hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of
these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for
you." (Lev.22:26-29) Also the Priests could have no "Blemishes" either. (Lev.21:16-24)
a. "Blindness" (lack of understanding) is a blemish (Lev.22:21-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
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.
b. The Burnt Offering must not be "broken" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
Faithfulness. (Prov.25:19, James.4:1-4 / 2Cor,11:3 / Matt.1:18-25) To offer any of these five
offerings (Lev.1-5) 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 .
c. The Burnt Offering must not be "Maimed" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
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 of the capability for service or of strength, efficiency, or wholeness.
d. The Burnt Offering have a "wen" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
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.
e. The Burnt Offering must not have "scurvy" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
The word "Scurvy" is from an unused root meaning to scratch;[ to scrape or rub oneself
lightly (as to relieve itching) scurf (from itching) 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)
f. The Burnt Offering must not be "scabbed" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19, Rom.3:21-31)
"Scabbed"- is to stick or scrape; scurf [thin dry scales detached from the epidermis especially
in an abnormal skin condition; specifically : dandruff [3] or tetter [any of various vesicular skin
diseases (as ringworm,[4] eczema,[5] and herpes[6] 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)
g. The Burnt Offering was to have no "superfluous thing" (Lev.22:22-23 / Matt.5:17-19)
"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)
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