THE PEACE OFFERING. And Its Meaning to the Chris1an Believer

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1 THE PEACE OFFERING And Its Meaning to the Chris1an Believer

2 Introduction A. Sacrifices in the Ancient World B. Sacrifices in Ancient Israel

3 Levi1cus 7:37-38 This is the law of the burnt offering, of the grain offering, of the sin offering, of the guilt offering, of the ordina1on offering, and of the peace offering, which the Lord commanded Moses on Mount Sinai, on the day that he commanded the people of Israel to bring their offerings to the Lord, in the wilderness of Sinai

4 I. The Peace Offering A. The Meaning 1. Two Basic Ideas: Peace and Fellowship with God 2. The deeper meaning: Acceptance

5 Levi1cus 19:5 When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the Lord, you shall offer it so that you may be accepted

6 I. The Peace Offering B. The 3 Types (Lev. 7:12, 16) 1. For a vow in fulfilment of a vow made to the Lord 2. Freewill A voluntary act of devo1on and worship 3. Thanksgiving In gra1tude for a blessing received

7 I. The Peace Offering C. The Elements Animal Sacrifice Variety of Breads (Thanksgiving)

8 I. The Peace Offering D. The Ritual 1. Personal presenta1on of the Offering 2. Priestly procedures 3. Fellowship Meal

9 II. The Peace Offering and the Believer in Jesus Christ A. The peace offering was a shadow of Christ s sacrifice

10 Hebrews 8:4-6 Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gi_s according to the law. They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, See that you make everything according to the paaern that was shown you on the mountain. But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is beaer, since it is enacted on beaer promises.

11 II. The Peace Offering and the Believer in Jesus Christ A. The peace offering was a shadow of Christ s sacrifice B. Peace with God through the Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross

12 Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been jus1fied by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

13 II. The Peace Offering and the Believer in Jesus Christ A. The peace offering was a shadow of Christ s sacrifice B. Peace with God through the Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross C. Christ is our peace offering

14 Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hos1lity by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hos1lity. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father

15 III. The Believer in Jesus Christ and Their Personal Peace Offering A. The imita1on of God walk in love

16 Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God

17 III. The Believer in Jesus Christ and Their Personal Peace Offering A. The imita1on of God walk in love B. The prac1ce of good share with one another

18 Hebrews 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God

19 Conclusion The sacrifice of peace offering was an important means by which Israel could worship and have fellowship with God. However, as all the other sacrifices, it had to be offered in different occasions. Differently, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ represents the ul1mate and higher peace and fellowship with God, and was offered once and for all on behalf of the World. Thus, in Jesus Christ, peace was defini1vely established and now anyone who desires, just need to sit at the table and share God s banquet.