Leviticus 22-23
An Overview of Chapter 22
The priests (Aaron and his sons) would receive a portion of the sacrifices brought by the people, this is what they ate. Because this food was considered holy they were to be careful how they treated it. When they ate this food they had to be considered ceremonially clean, they could not share it with non-priests unless it was a close family member or a personal slave.
In addition to the compulsory offerings (sin, burnt, etc.) that are given at certain times there are non-compulsory offerings (thanksgiving, freewill, votive) that may be given at any time. They are still required to be without defect, at least eight days old, not sacrificed on the same day as their mother, and should be eaten on the same day. The purpose of all these instructions is to avoid profaning the name of the Lord, to sanctify God because He sanctified them.
An Overview of Chapter 23
The Lord’s appointed times for holy convocations (assemblies) are listed here, in addition to the weekly sabbath.
1. Passover - 14th day of the first month (March/April)
2. Unleavened Bread - 15th day of the first month (March/April)
3. First Fruits - the day after the first sabbath following the harvest (generally March/April)
4. Feast of Weeks/Pentecost - 50 days following First Fruits (May/June)
5. Trumpets - 1st day of the seventh month (September/October)
6. Day of Atonement - 10th day of the seventh month (September/October)
7. Feast of Booths - 15th day of the seventh month (September/October)
Reflection
If you are a leader in the church, do you consider the sacrificial giving (tithes, offerings, time, etc.) that is given to your church as holy? Are you careful how you use these things? As a Christian do are you careful to bring the best of what you have, not just the leftovers or unusable things? Is your giving really a sacrifice?
For Further Study
Prophetic nature of the holy convocations:
Fulfillment of the feasts:
1. Passover - Luke 22:1-20, 1Corinthians 5:7
2. Unleavened Bread - 1Corinthians 5:7-8
3. First Fruits - 1Corinthians 15:20-23
4. Pentecost - Acts 2:1-47
Possible future fulfillment of the remaining feasts:
5. Trumpets - Matthew 24:29-31, 1Corinthians 15:51-52, 1Thessalonians 4:16 (Rapture).
6. Day of Atonement - Isaiah 59:20, Romans 11:26 (Israel accepts Jesus as the Christ).
7. Feast of Booths - Revelation 21-22:9 (the millennial kingdom).
The priests (Aaron and his sons) would receive a portion of the sacrifices brought by the people, this is what they ate. Because this food was considered holy they were to be careful how they treated it. When they ate this food they had to be considered ceremonially clean, they could not share it with non-priests unless it was a close family member or a personal slave.
In addition to the compulsory offerings (sin, burnt, etc.) that are given at certain times there are non-compulsory offerings (thanksgiving, freewill, votive) that may be given at any time. They are still required to be without defect, at least eight days old, not sacrificed on the same day as their mother, and should be eaten on the same day. The purpose of all these instructions is to avoid profaning the name of the Lord, to sanctify God because He sanctified them.
An Overview of Chapter 23
The Lord’s appointed times for holy convocations (assemblies) are listed here, in addition to the weekly sabbath.
1. Passover - 14th day of the first month (March/April)
2. Unleavened Bread - 15th day of the first month (March/April)
3. First Fruits - the day after the first sabbath following the harvest (generally March/April)
4. Feast of Weeks/Pentecost - 50 days following First Fruits (May/June)
5. Trumpets - 1st day of the seventh month (September/October)
6. Day of Atonement - 10th day of the seventh month (September/October)
7. Feast of Booths - 15th day of the seventh month (September/October)
Reflection
If you are a leader in the church, do you consider the sacrificial giving (tithes, offerings, time, etc.) that is given to your church as holy? Are you careful how you use these things? As a Christian do are you careful to bring the best of what you have, not just the leftovers or unusable things? Is your giving really a sacrifice?
For Further Study
Prophetic nature of the holy convocations:
Fulfillment of the feasts:
1. Passover - Luke 22:1-20, 1Corinthians 5:7
2. Unleavened Bread - 1Corinthians 5:7-8
3. First Fruits - 1Corinthians 15:20-23
4. Pentecost - Acts 2:1-47
Possible future fulfillment of the remaining feasts:
5. Trumpets - Matthew 24:29-31, 1Corinthians 15:51-52, 1Thessalonians 4:16 (Rapture).
6. Day of Atonement - Isaiah 59:20, Romans 11:26 (Israel accepts Jesus as the Christ).
7. Feast of Booths - Revelation 21-22:9 (the millennial kingdom).
posted by Shaun Sells | 12:02 AM
1 Comments:
Thanks Shaun! How an individual treats or mistreats money can be a good indicator of their heart-condition.
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