April 5 Readings

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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible

Leviticus 4-5; Hebrews 7

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Leviticus 4; Leviticus 5; Hebrews 7

Offerings from Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Leviticus 4
David Guzik from his commentary states 'The idea behind "If a person sins unintentionally" is not so much of an "accidental" sin, but of a sin committed by a person who basically loves God. The contrast to an "unintentional" sin is to sin presumptuously (Numbers 15:30) - literally, to sin "with a high hand." There is no atonement available for the one whose heart is so defiantly turned against the Lord.'

Sin Offering is discussed in great detail. The sin offering was a young bull without defect was for unintentional sins for the high priest (v. 2-12) and the community of Israel (v. 13-21). A male goat without defect was offered if a leader sins unintentionally (v. 22-27). A female goat or lamb without defect was offered for the common person (v.27-31).

Leviticus 5
Specific situations are mentioned for sin offering (v. 1-6) If a person was poor, two doves or pigeons were offered as a sin offering (7-10) or if a person was very poor, a tenth of an ephah (two quarts) of fine flour was offered.

The Last of the Five Offerings, the Guilt Offering is mentioned in Lev 5.14-6.7. The purpose of this offering is for sinning unintentionally in regards to the holy things of God. This is also known as the trespass offerings. The guilt offering requires restitution for example stealing and cheating would have a 20% fine.

How are these Five Offerings related to each other? In the Old Testament times,when a person sins and needs forgiveness, a sin or guilt offering is presented. After forgiveness is received the person wants to consecrate himself to God and worship, then a burnt offering or grain offering is presented. Since fellowship with God is restored, then the forgiven sinner can have fellowship with God and his neighbor, a fellowship offering is presented.

Today, all purposes of these Five Offerings are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.(John 2:29,36). The term Lamb of God refers to the sacrifices and not to any of
the Five Main Offerings.
Bob Deffinbaugh Teaching on the Sin Offering
Bob Deffinbaugh Teaching on the Guilt Offering
Ray Stedman Teaching on Sin and Guilt Offerings
the Five Main Offerings.

Leviticus 4 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Leviticus 5 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Offerings from Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology


Links to Commentaries and other References - Leviticus

Hebrews 7 with Commentaries, verse by verse

Hebrews 7
In verse 1-10: The author spoke about Melchizedek, the priest of the God Most High, the king of Salem. He had no genealogy, beginning or end. Abraham gave him a tithe of a tenth of the plunder (Genesis 14.18-20). The author argued that Melchozedek was grater than Aaron and his descendants because he did not trace his descendants from the tribe of Levi, he was way before them in the times of Abraham. The one who would die, in this case, Abraham was the lesser person is blessed by the greater person, Melchizedek, the one who had no beginning or end.
Similarly, Jesus is like Melchizedek, His priest hood is superior to Aaron, and was of the order of Melchizedek,. Jesus is eternal, has no beginning or end and is holy. He does not need to sacrifice for Himself, because He is holy, but made the sacrifice once for all when He offered himself (v. 25).. Verse 24- 25 should be of comfort to us, Heb 7:24 but He, on the other hand, because He abides forever, holds His priesthood permanently.
25 Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them (NASB).

Links to Commentaries and other References - Hebrews

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