The Whole Counsel of God Leviticus 6:17-7:38
Oct 1, 2025
Fr. Stephen De Young delves into sacred practices and rules from Leviticus. He explains the significance of where sin offerings are made and the importance of holiness. Discover how priests handle portions from offerings and the ancient custom of cooking sacred meat. The discussion includes the implications of incidental blood contact and the cleaning practices for holy objects. Insights into trespass and peace offerings reveal their connection to reconciliation and the Eucharist, emphasizing the need for purity when approaching God.
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Place Matters In Sacrifice
- Leviticus specifies where sacrifices are killed, not just how, highlighting location's ritual importance.
- Fr. Stephen De Young connects this detail to later rites (e.g., chapter 16) and priestly practice.
Breaking Pots And Sacred Meals
- Fr. Stephen illustrates priestly holiness by describing cooking sacrificial meat in earthen pots and breaking them afterward.
- He compares disposable pottery to modern paper plates and notes metal vessels require careful cleaning in liturgical use.
Continuity Of Ritual Cleanliness
- Incidental contact with blood required washing and drying in a holy place, a practice that continues in Orthodox ritual.
- Fr. Stephen links ancient procedures to modern cleaning of Eucharistic vessels and baptismal linens.