The Law of Sacrifice: We Must Give Up to Get It Right- by John C.Maxwell based on Leviticus 1:1-6:30. Have you ever stopped to think that the laws of sacrifice in the Book of Leviticus illustrate the leadership principles we call the Law of Sacrifice? God lays out specific instructions regarding how His people are to offer sacrifices acceptable to Him. He makes it abundantly clear that they must give up certain things in order to get it right with Him- and getting right with Him is crucial in light of the bigger picture. Cain and Abel made the first offerings recorded in the Bible. The early leaders of the Old Testament made sacrifices to God wherever they settled. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob built sacrificial altars. Noah offered sacrifices of thanksgiving after the Flood. What did all these sacrifices mean, and how can a leader today apply the purposes of these sacrifices? Offering Meaning Leaders application. 1. Burnt Offering Purging of sinful acts by worshiper A leader must pursue moral purity. 2. Grain Offering Giving the best from a persons property A leader must offer excellent effort and service. 3. Peace Offering Expressed praise to God and fellowship with others A leader must commit to prioritise relationships. 4. Sin (guilt) Offering To atone for sin when restitution was impossible A leader must request forgiveness when wrong. 5. Trespass Offering Made for unintentional or lesser offenses A leader must desire to maintain communication/ momentum. When reading the Bible with an open mind, one can discover so many daily lesson for ones life. Good morning friends and family.
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:16:52 +0000
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