The Meat/Meal/Grain Offering (Lev 2:1-16; 6:14-23; 7:9-14) “When anyone offers a grain offering to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it” (2:10). “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service” (Rom.12:1). “Indeed, I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to Go” (Phil.4:18). A clear distinction is made between blood sacrifices and those without blood (Dan.9:27; 1Sam.3:14; Ps.40:6). The Israelites offered meal (cereals) offerings in addition to animal sacrifices, they accompanied animal sacrifices. The blood sacrifice/burnt offering brought full acceptance to the offeror and now he comes to offer up his soul and all that he possesses to the Lord who has redeemed him. Flour, bread, or grain made with olive oil, salt, and no leaven. It was a voluntary offering and signifies thanksgiving for first fruits. The purpose of the meal offering was to create in the worshipper a life that is dedicated to generosity and giving. The blood offering must precede the meal offering – Cain brought an offering of first fruits which might have been acceptable as a meal offering but was unacceptable in the place of the blood sacrifice. Boaz the go-el redeemer purchased Ruth before he claimed the land and the inheritance. The meal offering was presented daily with the morning and the evening sacrifice. Of course, it represents Jesus Christ in His continual New Life Radio – Talk No 18
9 Derrick Harrison
10/02/2021
