Yesterday, we saw that there are 3 voluntary sacrifices that Israel made to God in the Old Testament. The first one was the Burnt Offering which was worship to God and also used to atone for one's unintentional sin.
The second voluntary sacrifice is the Grain Offering. Leviticus 2
It was most likely wheat or barley whichever was available It could be offered to God cooked or uncooked in an oven or pan. It had to be finely ground with oil and salt in it and it could not have yeast ( leaven) or honey in it. When the offering was taken to the priest, a portion of it was given to God with some frankincense and the rest was given to the priest.
Its purpose was to worship God and acknowledge his provision. And it was given out of a person's free will.
Today, when we go to church, we worship God with our tithes and offerings. Unfortunately, some in the church grumble when they feel they should open up their wallets to give to God's work. And yet, the ministry needs money to win people to Christ. And I speak of real ministry and not when leaders of a church or others in the church are stealing for their own benefit.) When we go to church, we should give gladly and with a cheerful heart. 2 Corthinians 9:7. This helps the gospel go forth and it pleases God when we are obedient to support his ministry.
Joke of the day: Why it pays to not be the church gossip.
Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several members did not approve of her extra-curricular activities but feared her enough to maintain their silence.
She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town’s only bar one afternoon.
She emphatically told George and several others that everyone seeing it there would know what he was doing. George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away. He didn’t explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing.
Later that evening, George quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred’s house…………. and left it there all night.
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Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful and blessed Lords Day!
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