Leviticus 6:17-7:10 (DB of 14/04/2017)

Friday April 14th 2017

key verse: 7

RULES ABOUT THE SACRIFICES FOR SIN AND GUILT

This text speaks about the provisions of the sacrifices for sin and guilt.

1. The provision of the sacrifice for sin (6:17-23)

For the sin sacrifice we must strangle in the same place of the holocausts and we can consume it except the memorial's part. The high priest who offers it must eat it in the forecourt of the temple and all the males among the high priests will eat it. Here, the holy nature of the victim is stressed, it is very holy. It's a very holy thing and all that which touches it must be or become holy, even the vase of pottery for cooking. Again, if it's an animal for the high priest it will not be eaten (23). 

2. The provision of the sacrifice for guilt (7:1-10)

For the guilt sacrifice we must strangle it in the same place of the sin sacrifice, that means in the entrance of the Encounter's tent. All the grease and the carefully washed entrails will be burnt by the fire. The law is the same for the sin sacrifice and the guilty sacrifice. We notice that the portion of the high priest is the same as for the sin sacrifice. All is given to the high priest except the Eternal God's portion. The finest part of the flour offering is that which accompanied this animal sacrifice.

Prayer: Lord, you are the Lamb of God who spread your blood for my sins and all my guilt. Henceforth make me live with honesty and purity, by your strength.

Bottom line: Jesus, the sin and guilt sacrifice