The Whole Counsel of God Leviticus 3-4:15
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Sep 9, 2025 Fr. Stephen De Young dives into the detailed rituals of peace and sin offerings in Leviticus. He discusses the significance of fatty portions as God's share and the meticulous procedures for offering lambs and goats without blemish. The episode explores the distinction between voluntary and involuntary sins, providing examples to illustrate ancient perspectives. Furthermore, he explains the importance of blood in purification rituals and how the community can collectively repent for unintentional sins. Overall, it's a fascinating journey through biblical practices.
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Peace Offering As Shared Celebration
- Peace offerings share a meal and celebrate restored relationship between offerer and God/others.
- The best fatty portions are given to God while the rest is shared with priests and the offerer.
Fat As The Best Portion
- The fatty portions were considered the best cuts in ancient animals and were offered to God as the finest portion.
- Fr. Stephen explains cultural context: ancient livestock were leaner, so fat equaled high quality meat.
Blood Sprinkling Cleans Sanctuary
- Sin offerings add the element of blood being taken into the sanctuary and sprinkled on tabernacle furnishings.
- This ritual cleanses daily-used items like the altar of incense and the veil ahead of the Day of Atonement ritual.
