Our Offerings
September 19, 2026 – 3:37 amWhat is the purpose behind the offering to THE LORD? In Scripture, offerings to THE LORD expressed worship, thanksgiving, repentance, dedication, and fellowship. The five principal offerings are introduced in Leviticus 1–7. OfferingMain purposeWhat was offeredKey passageBurnt offeringComplete surrender, worship, and atonementA bull, sheep, goat, or bird—entirely burnedLeviticus 1Grain offeringThanksgiving and dedication of one’s work and provisionFine flour, oil, and frankincense; no yeast or honeyLeviticus 2Peace offeringFellowship with THE LORD, thanksgiving, or fulfillment of a vowAn unblemished animal; part was eaten as a shared mealLeviticus 3; 7:11–21Sin offeringAtonement and cleansing for unintentional sin and ceremonial impurityAn animal appropriate to the worshiper’s position and meansLeviticus 4:1–5:13Guilt offeringForgiveness where sin involved damage, desecration, or fraudUsually a ram, along with restitution plus 20 percentLeviticus 5:14–6:7 Other Old Testament offerings Drink offering: Wine poured out before THE LORD, often accompanying another sacrifice (Numbers 15:1–10). Firstfruits offering: The first and best of the harvest, acknowledging that everything came from God (Leviticus ...