The peace offering, detailed in Leviticus 7, represents fellowship and harmony between God, the priest, and the individual, reflecting gratitude for God's favor. It is a shared meal symbolizing security and well-being, akin to the Passover in its communal nature and same-day consumption, though it includes both leavened and unleavened bread unlike Passover's unleavened restriction. This offering, beyond sin payment, signifies a life given for fellowship, satisfying God and man through acceptance and provision. It embodies spiritual prosperity, joy, and reward, with satisfaction tied to the sacrifice's cost. Jesus Christ, as High Priest, exemplifies this offering, uniting God and man in fellowship through His sacrifice, fostering unity and communion.

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Passover: An Extraordinary Peace Offering

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The peace offering, as described in Leviticus 7, pictures an individual and the priest in fellowship with God, reflecting a state of harmony and satisfaction because God has already bestowed His favor. It is often termed a thanksgiving offering, fellowship offering, or communion sacrifice, celebrating the good terms between God and the individual, which inspires deep gratitude. This offering represents a shared meal with God, evoking feelings of security and well-being, where everyone is at peace with each other, including God Himself. The Passover bears a strong resemblance to the peace offering, aligning in most instructional aspects, though not identically. Like the peace offering, the Passover is a meal to be eaten on the same day the sacrifice is performed, with none remaining until morning; any leftovers must be burned. Additionally, the peace offering is not restricted to priests for consumption, nor must it be eaten at the tabernacle, and no parts of the animal are excluded, mirroring the Passover's communal nature. However, a notable difference is that the peace offering includes both leavened and unleavened bread, whereas the Passover permits only unleavened bread, elevating its significance as it is observed annually. The peace offering exemplifies a blood sacrifice for purposes beyond sin payment, showing a life given that results in a shared meal of fellowship. In this meal, God is satisfied because man is in fellowship with Him, and man is satisfied because God graciously accepts him and provides for his well-being. This mirrors the Exodus Passover, where God made an exemption and accepted Israel despite their deserved judgment, demonstrating overwhelming peace in His overlooking of their sins. The Passover represents the initiation of Israel's relationship with God, highlighting His profound grace in establishing fellowship with a sinful nation and delivering those who followed His instructions.

Offerings (Part Seven)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The peace offering, as part of the sacrificial system, reveals the fruits and consequences of the other offerings, demonstrating a shared satisfaction among God, the priest, and the offeror. It portrays a communal meal where all parties partake and find a sense of well-being and fulfillment. In this offering, we see God, man, and the priest satisfied in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, united in fellowship. The peace offering illustrates the harmony and contentment that result from such sacrifices, reflecting a state of spiritual prosperity and joy. Scriptures highlight that God is pleased with the sacrifices of His people when they share and communicate with one another, finding satisfaction in their acts of giving. Jesus Christ, as our High Priest, also finds satisfaction when the brethren serve one another, equating service to the least of His brethren as service directly to Him. For the offeror, the peace offering brings a reward, a spiritual blessing that includes joy, peace, and a sense of well-being, emphasizing that it is more blessed to give than to receive. The satisfaction received is often proportional to the costliness of the sacrifice given, underscoring the deep value of selfless giving in fostering fellowship and unity with God and others.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Nine): Conclusion (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The peace offering, as exemplified by Jesus Christ, reveals a profound sense of satisfaction and well-being that arises from sacrifice. Through His life, Jesus brought man and God together in fellowship, embodying the essence of the peace offering, which God accepted and implemented for man's sins. This offering carries a sense of reward and spiritual prosperity for something well done, reflecting God's pleasure in sacrifices where we share and serve in fellowship with each other. As seen in the Philippians' sacrifices to their brethren in Jerusalem, God is well pleased with such acts, loving a cheerful giver and delighting in the unity and communion they foster.

Offerings (Part Six)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The sin offering was for sin in general deals with our evil nature, while the trespass offering deals with the fruits of that nature.

It is Done! The Perfect Peace of God

Sermon by Mark Schindler

In the peace offering, Christ is the priest, offeror, and offering. Since all parties share the peace offering as a meal, it exemplifies a peaceful communion.

Offerings (Part Four)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The peace offering symbolizes the abundant life that results from complete devotion to God (the burnt offering) and service to others (the meal offering).

Offerings (Part Five)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

We give peace offerings today through living sacrifice, keeping God's law out of love and to glorify Him rather than just to perform duty.

Elements of a Thanksgiving Offering

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

Failing to be thankful is a sign of faithlessness. The thanksgiving offering is to be emblematic of joy, freely given, and done as a privilege.

Sugar Cookie

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Navy Seal training has a humbling 'sugar cookie' exercise in which trainees are arbitrarily forced to endure excruciating discomfort and humiliation.

Fearing God at the Feast (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The Feast is not a celebration just for the sake of having a good time. Our festivities should focus on God's faithfulness, rejoicing in all He did during the year.

The Bond of Perfection: Sacrifice

Sermon by Bill Onisick

Sacrifice is the central theme of God's plan, not only the foundation of salvation, but also a means by which we are transformed into God's image.

The One Thing

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Bill Onisick

Sacrifice is the foundational principle for salvation and spiritual growth, as exemplified by Christ's preordained sacrifice before the world's creation.

Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.

Never With Hands Hanging at Your Sides

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

Rejoicing did not become commanded until Pentecost, a joyous time in which God has brought us into fellowship with Our High Priest, enabling peace with Him.

Pentecost's Two Leavened Loaves (Part Five)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Right now in the church of God, doctrinal differences divide us, including when to start the count to Pentecost when Passover falls on a weekly Sabbath.

Pentecost's Two Leavened Loaves (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

We may do the right thing toward a neighbor but not do it with the exact, perfect attitude that God does it in. Thus, our 'good' work contains corruption.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The meal offering represents the intense self-sacrifice required in service to man. Our service to man must be done for God's sake rather than man's appreciation.

Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though Passover and Atonement both deal with Christ's sacrifice, several reasons emerge to make Atonement a better fit for the fall holy days.

Atonement Goats and Passover Lambs

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The Day of Atonement is not about Satan, but about the complete cleansing from sins through Christ. The Passover is not a sin offering, but a peace offering.

The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

As future priests, we are going to be given rigorous, hands-on jobs to teach people righteousness and holiness, distinguishing between the sacred and profane.

The Bread and Wine of Passover

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The Passover reminds us of the New Covenant on the anniversary of the Abrahamic covenant God using the original elements of the meal between Melchizedek and Abraham.

Unity and Division: The Blessing and the Curse (Part Three)

'Ready Answer' by Charles Whitaker

God instructed the Israelites to divide themselves by tribes on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal to pronounce blessings and curses, providing lessons for us.

Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Five): Religion and Holiness

Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The prophet Amos exposes the ancient Israelites' religion as syncretic, a blend of God's way and paganism, corresponding to this world's Christianity.