Brethren, as we consider the journey of Israel into the Promised Land, we see a significant moment in Joshua 5 where they entered the land but did not make the wave sheaf offering. This was due to strict instructions from God, as outlined in Deuteronomy 12, that offerings were to be made only at a central place of worship, designated by Him, once the land had rest. At the time of Joshua 5, the tabernacle was not yet erected, and the land was not fully subdued, with seven tribes still without their possession as noted in Joshua 18 and 21:43-45. This rest from enemies came approximately seven years after their entry, and only then was the place for offerings established at Shiloh in Ephraim. Furthermore, the wave sheaf offering required grain from seeds the Israelites had sown themselves, a condition they could not meet in Joshua 5, having just arrived and eating the produce of the Canaanites. God's standards, as seen in various scriptures, reject offerings from foreign hands or those not meeting His criteria. Joshua, a man who served God faithfully with all his heart, would not have disregarded these explicit commands not to turn from God's law. Additionally, Passover was kept in Joshua 5 as it did not require an altar, being a home-based observance to reinforce personal responsibility in the covenant with God. In contrast, other ceremonial offerings were national, to be performed at God's designated place. Thus, no wave sheaf or other offerings were made at that time, underscoring the importance of adhering strictly to God's instructions regarding where and when offerings are to be presented to Him.