Main Highlights
This chapter concludes the instructions concerning the various offerings, detailing the portions that belonged to the priests and the regulations for eating the sacrificial meals.
Key Verses
This is the law of the burnt offering, of the grain offering, of the sin offering, of the guilt offering, and of the ordination 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.
Related Scripture
Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the offerings? In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.
Scholar Insight
"This chapter closes the series of laws concerning the sacrifices, and shows how the priests were to benefit by them."
Theological Analysis
What we learn about God
God is just in His dealings, providing for those who serve Him. He establishes clear guidelines for how things are to be done.
Christological Connection
The priests' portion of the sacrifices can be seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus' right to the reward for His sacrificial work.
Systematic Theology
The Doctrine of Divine Provision. This chapter demonstrates God's care for those who are dedicated to His service.
Law & Grace
The law outlines the distribution of the offerings. Grace is seen in God's provision for the priests and their families.
Personal Application
With generosity towards those who serve in ministry and a recognition of their dependence on God's provision. We should support those who dedicate their lives to serving God.