June 23, 2010 Lesson 2 of Leviticus 2 and 3

The cereal offering represents a blameless life. The purity of its ingredients is emphasized (see 2:1, 11). The worshiper who is not blameless draws near to God with acceptance in the power of an offering possessing the perfection that he lacks. Consider how this offering is fulfilled in Christ. Cf. Heb 7:26; 1 John 2:6. Answer: Christ is the spotless lamb who was sacrificed for our sins. His blood was poured out as a sin offering to cover our sins. Giving us the ability to stand righteous before a righteous and holy God.


The peace offering speaks of communion, based on the blood of atonement (3:1,2) and expressed in a whole burnt offering pleasing to the Lord (3:5). Do you know the heart-satisfaction of such a relation to God. Answer: The NIV uses fellowship offering while the NASB uses peace offering here. I find it interesting how the two seem to be used interchangeably. I can say that once you believe and move into fellowship with God, through Jesus Christ, you do feel that peace, your life is filled with endless joy. When others are feeling life coming down on them, the Christian feels those same stresses but is lifted up through that relationship.