Sunset Presbyterian Church Sermons

Leviticus 1-7 Pastor Steve Ruetschle Today Pastor Steve taught on the practice of ritual sacrifice as described in the Book of Leviticus. The purpose of ritual sacrifice was to bring the Israelites closer to God. The Hebrew word ‘korban’ means both offering and sacrifice. The Hebrew language regarding sacrificial offerings connotes an offering ‘of you’ (ourselves) to the Lord. There are five are different sacrificial offerings described in Leviticus 1-7. 1. -The burnt offering (voluntary): in the burnt offering the whole animal, representing one’s whole self was offered and burned. The smoke of the offering ascended to God. What are your practices for offering your whole self to God? How does this bring you closer to Him? 2. -The grain offering (voluntary): the grain offering is an offering of thanks to God for His provision of food and the necessities of life. What is your practice of giving thanks to God? Please describe and share with the group. 3.- The peace offering (voluntary): the peace off