Playlist: Heave Offering (topic)
Offerings (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe heave offering involved the offeror lifting up a piece of meat and handing it to the priest. This piece did not go on the fire but was given to the priest as his portion.
Offerings (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe heave offering involved the offeror holding the brisket and the priest laying his hands on the offeror's hands. They moved toward the altar as if presenting a gift to God, then returned the brisket to the priest. This action symbolized that the offering was given to God but then given back to the priest. The breast of the …
Was Joshua Required to Offer the Wavesheaf?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe heave offering mentioned in Numbers 15 is a "when you come into the land" instruction, similar to the Wavesheaf offering. This heave offering must be performed in conjunction with eating the grain of the land. The labor involved in this offering includes reaping the grain, threshing, winnowing, and grinding. If the …
Do Little Things Not Count?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThose who ignore the clear biblical instructions for the wavesheaf offering with its unambiguous prohibitions risk the displeasure and judgment of God.