PEACE OFFERING

Leviticus 3; 7: 11-34

Psalm 85

III

Offerings a Composite Picture

The Three Options &

Three Reasons Lev 3:1. Herd. Lev 3: 6. Flock. Lev 3: 2. Goat

Lev 7: 12-15 – Thanksgiving.Lev 7: 16-18 – Vow.Lev 7: 16-18 – Joyful Offering.

The Elements

Fat - (3:3,4) God's portion.

Kidneys - (3:4) Pictures Christ volition. Acceptance without impurities.Flanks:

Picture of strength and confidence. Caul - (3:4)

Large fatty membrane covering the intestines. Rump - (3:9)

The most delicate portion of the flock.

Leviticus 7: Appointed Portions

Lev 7:12. Placed on the Altar of Thanksgiving

Breast of the offering given to Aaron and his sons: Affections.

Right Shoulder the special portion for the priest himself: Strength.

Rest of the offering taken away by the offerer. Eaten by family and friends: Communion.

Leviticus 7:20

But the soul that eateth [of] the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that [pertain] unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

Christ Himself is our peace

“We who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ" (Ephesians 2:13). 

“Show us Thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us Thy salvation. I

will hear what God the Lord will speak: for He will speak

peace unto His people, and to His saints: but let them not

turn again to folly. Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear

Him; that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are

met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each

other; truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness

shall look down from heaven.” Ps 85: 7-11

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15