The Whole Counsel of God Leviticus 6:17-7:38
Oct 1, 2025
Dive deep into Leviticus with insights on where sacrifices should be made and why it matters for sacred practices. Discover the significance of priests consuming sacrificial meat and the meticulous methods of cleaning sacred vessels. Explore the rules surrounding trespass offerings and the shared portions for priests. Learn about the critical relationship between thanksgiving peace offerings and reconciliation, along with strict timings for consuming them. Plus, uncover the serious consequences of mishandling sacred flesh and the divine laws against consuming fats and blood reserved for God.
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Place Over Method For Sacrifices
- Leviticus prescribes specific places for killing offerings rather than detailed methods of killing.
- Father Stephen links this detail to the later Day of Atonement ritual in chapter 16, highlighting priestly procedure.
Pottery, Potsherds, And Ostracize
- Fr. Stephen describes ancient pottery as disposable and compares breaking earthen pots used for holy meat to discarding paper plates today.
- He gives a fun etymology linking Greek ostraca (potsherds) to the word 'ostracize.'
Handling Sacred Vessels And Cloth
- Holy food and utensils require cleansing or destruction depending on material; metal gets thoroughly washed while earthenware is broken.
- Fr. Stephen notes this practice persists in modern liturgical cleaning of Eucharistic vessels and textiles.