On this day of Pentecost, God commands that we give an offering, specifically mentioned as one of the three times a year to do so, during the Feast of Weeks. In Deuteronomy 16:9-12, He provides instructions for the Pentecost Offering, calling it a tribute of a freewill offering from our hand, given as the LORD our God blesses us. This tribute, understood as a gift to a Lord in recognition of His rulership, reminds us that we owe God tribute and are under His authority, not the final arbiters of our own lives. It emphasizes our subjection to Him as our Overlord, highlighting a servant/master relationship where we have been bought and paid for, owing Him recognition for His sovereignty and all He has done for us. This offering also signifies that we are part of a kingdom, greater than ourselves, with responsibilities as citizens to fulfill our roles for the kingdom to function properly. Sometimes this tribute is in the form of money, time, or energy in service, reminding us that the day of service and sacrifice is not past, as God may call us to various tasks. Additionally, in Deuteronomy 16:12, we are instructed to remember that we were slaves in Egypt, delivered by God from the yoke of bondage to serve under His tender mercies, a subjection far better than our past slavery. We are also to be careful to observe all His instructions, understanding that obedience is a requirement of being in subjection to Him. Thus, the Pentecost Offering teaches us that we are subjects of a great King, and it behooves us to offer Him tribute to recognize our position under Him. In doing so, we acknowledge what is required of us—obedience and sacrifice—thinking beyond ourselves to the greater entities of God, His kingdom, and the church that represents it on earth. This offering provides an opportunity to make a difference beyond ourselves, as slaves though we are, in service to Him.

The Pentecost offering carries profound lessons about unity amidst differences within the church of God. Like the two leavened loaves, even converted individuals bear significant distinctions, yet God's intent from the beginning was to bless all families of the earth through a common faith. The burnt offering of devotion to God, a substantial and costly part of the Pentecost offering with ten animals, reflects Christ's constant focus on pleasing the Father. If we emulate Christ in this devotion, striving to prioritize what God wants over our own desires, we foster unity with others who share this motivation, even when understanding differs. The sin offering on Pentecost reminds us that without Christ's sacrifice, we would all face condemnation. Approaching the Father solely through His acceptance of Christ's blood, we must temper our judgment of others, recognizing our shared need for forgiveness. This leaves no room for arrogance, only gratitude for the atonement made available to us. Additionally, the peace offering on Pentecost underscores the fellowship with the Father that Christ provides, along with the resulting abundance and contentment. Valuing this rare peace, we must strive to preserve it by wholeheartedly seeking truth in doctrinal matters and eagerly repenting if we might be wrong, prioritizing peace with God over defending our own ideas or pride. Thus, the Pentecost offering, which shows how our leavened works are acceptable to God, also teaches us to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. It serves as a memorial of God's gracious works, highlighting that even with the corruption that remains in us, His acceptance of our imperfect efforts points to the greater, perfect work of Jesus Christ.

The Pentecost offering embodies the theme of difference within the church, as seen in the two leavened loaves that form a single offering. These loaves reflect the imperfections and varied approaches among God's servants, yet they are accepted by God through the perfect work of Christ as High Priest. In the New Testament, the Pentecost event in Acts 2 illustrates differences being divinely overcome, with the apostles united in purpose despite their individual distinctions. God's acceptance of them is evident as He grants the gift of the Holy Spirit, which includes the gift of languages to bridge significant barriers and foster unity among those led by His Spirit. This unity, though not yet perfect, surpasses what could be achieved through human effort alone, demonstrating the power of Christ's work in making imperfect labors acceptable to the Father.

The unique offering on the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) serves as a parable that teaches about the Messiah. The two loaves baked with leaven form the centerpiece of this offering, introducing a tension that must be resolved to understand its meaning. The presence of two loaves, rather than one, signifies that there is another, highlighting a fundamental difference. This difference, combined with the symbolic corruption of leaven, suggests that the distinction between the two may not be benign and could lead to division or enmity. The puzzle lies in how God could accept an offering of loaves characterized by carnality.

The Pentecost Offering, central to the Feast of Weeks, features two loaves made with leaven, a unique element in a holy day offering. These loaves, identified as a grain offering in Leviticus 23:16, are not standalone but are presented alongside the burnt offering, emphasizing wholehearted devotion to God. Unlike the burnt offering, which is entirely consumed on the altar for God, the grain offering represents the fruit of one's labors from the ground, including grain, oil, frankincense, and salt, symbolizing God's bounty. Only a memorial portion of this offering is burned on the altar, with the remainder benefiting the priest, illustrating devotion and generosity toward others. This aligns with the instruction in Leviticus 23:22, which commands leaving the corners of the field and gleanings for the poor and the stranger, reflecting the offering's theme of giving humanity its due. Additionally, Exodus 23:16 describes Pentecost as the Feast of Harvest, highlighting the firstfruits of labor, while Leviticus 23:17 labels the two leavened loaves as firstfruits, symbolizing an early, abundant sample of the harvest, signifying the beginning rather than the completion of the harvest.

The Pentecost grain offering contains leavening, unlike the typical grain offering, and because of this, God forbids the priest from placing the loaves on the altar, as stated in Leviticus 2:11-12. These leavened loaves, offered as firstfruits on Pentecost, are presented to the Lord but are not burned on the altar for a sweet aroma. Instead of burning, the priest waves the loaves before God, symbolizing His close inspection and hopeful acceptance, though God designates them for the priest's use rather than as His portion, according to Leviticus 23:20. The presence of leavening, consistently shown in Scripture as a symbol of corruption, underscores that these loaves are not acceptable on God's altar, indicating His distance from corruption. In the ritual sequence, the priest first makes a substantial burnt offering of ten animals, symbolizing perfection of divine order, followed by a sin offering for symbolic cleansing, and a peace offering of two male lambs, picturing harmonious fellowship between God and man. Only after these blood sacrifices does the priest wave the leavened loaves before God, but not alone; they are waved with portions of the burnt, sin, and peace offerings, as detailed in Leviticus 23:20. This complex ritual shows that God accepts the leavened loaves, representing a harvest of devotion and service tainted by differences and carnality, only in conjunction with these other offerings. Even then, God does not allow the leavened offering on His altar but accepts it for the priest's use, ensuring His portion remains without leavening.