Offerings (Part Three)

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Three): The Meal Offering

The meal offering represents the fulfillment of the second great commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Here is how to understand this offering.

The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost

The offerings of the Old Testament are like divine parables, acted out to teach about the Messiah, unveiling a beautiful picture once we understand the symbols.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 4)

The meal offering represents the second Great Commandment, love toward fellow man. Our service to others requires much grinding self-sacrifice and surrender.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 3)

Various animals were used in the burnt offering—bullocks, lambs, doves, and goats. Each depicts some characteristic of Jesus that we must emulate as we serve God.

The Spirit and the Way

We are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.

Pentecost and Hope

Simeon's life serves as a precursor to that of God's called-out ones, demonstrating the elements necessary to bring a person to spiritual maturity.

Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption

Jesus redeemed us with His shed blood from the penalty of our sins, but He also works as our High Priest, continually redeeming us until we are resurrected.

Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy

Pentecost forces us to stand out from the crowd, separated as firstfruits for sanctification and holiness. God has called us to be different.

Psalms: Book Two (Part Three)

Book II of the Psalms was written largely by David and shows how he reacts to some gruesome trials by surrendering to God's redemption.

The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded

Bitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.

The Church, One Body

God's call to learn from the ant does not teach us to yield to a hierarchical system, but to participate in a community with the goal of edification.

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed

God employs a winnowing process in selecting those who will enter the Millennium. The process includes punishment for Israel's failure to serve as priests.