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Leviticus-3

Holy Offerings: A Devotional Study on Leviticus 3​

Introduction​

The book of Leviticus records the sacred rituals that the Israelites followed under the old covenant. These rituals served as a way for God's people to approach God, seeking forgiveness and drawing nearer to Him. In Leviticus 3, we see detailed instructions for offering sacrifices as a means of negotiating God's mercy. As we delve into Leviticus 3, let's explore the profound spiritual truths embedded in this text.

Section 1: The Lord Speaks (Leviticus 3:1-7)​

Devotional Thought: The Lord spoke to Moses, giving specific instructions for the peace offering. This sacrifice, also known as the offering of well-being, enabled the Israelites to seek God's favor through righteous living. Today, reflect on your walk with Christ and ask yourself if you walk in righteousness.

Reflection Questions:

  • Are there areas of your life where you want to draw closer to God through righteousness?
  • How can you actively strive towards a life of righteousness in your daily walk?

Section 2: The Dietary Law (Leviticus 3:8-11)​

Devotional Thought: God gave specific dietary laws, prohibiting the consumption of certain meats. These laws ensured that God's holy people maintained a separation from the pagan practices of the surrounding nations. As we take these dietary laws as a mere ordinance, let us instead reflect on the spiritual implications of these dietary laws. Consider how these dietary laws teach about separation and holiness before God.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you cultivate a spirit of holiness and separation before God?
  • How can you draw boundaries that align with God's ordinances, honoring His separateness from the sinful world?

Section 3: Preparation of the Offering (Leviticus 3:12-17)​

Devotional Thought: Moses carefully instructed the Israelites on how to prepare this holy offering. The priest was to sprinkle salt on the offering to bring about its preservation. Contemporary applications lie in the preservation of the holy and righteous works we do through the Spirit's guidance. Today, consider how you strive to preserve the righteous works God has engendered in you.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you preserve the righteous works God has engendered in you through the Spirit's guidance?
  • Are there areas where you need to hone your guard on righteous works, preserving them before God?

Section 4: Burning of the Fat (Leviticus 3:18)​

Devotional Thought: The priest was to offer the fat as a smoke offering before God. The fat was a prized part of the animal and appeared to be consumed entirely. Consider the spiritual implications of this. The flesh, a mere offering to God, is consumed entirely; we, like the offering, should not waste our flesh before God.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you honor God's requirements, sacrificing the prized parts of your flesh before Him?
  • Are there areas where you need to hone your guard on wasting your flesh before God?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional study on Leviticus 3, let's stand in awe of God's holiness and righteousness. The old covenant rituals served as a way for God's people to approach Him, seeking forgiveness and drawing nearer to Him. The peace offering was a means for the Israelites to seek God's favor through righteous living. Today, let's reflect on our walk with Christ, actively seeking righteousness and striving towards a life of holiness before God. May we honor His requirements, sacrificing the prized parts of our flesh before Him as a smoke offering, preserving our holy and righteous works through the Spirit's guidance.