Leviticus 2:1 “ ‘When anyone brings a grain offering to the Lord, their offering is to be of the finest flour. They are to pour olive oil on it, put incense on it
I believe that “… the word of God is alive and active…” (Heb 4:12), which to me means that each book in the Bible was written for a specific reason and for a specific purpose.
Leviticus 2:2 and take it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the incense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, an aroma pleasing to the Lord.
That doesn’t mean that it has no meaning to me, but I think it’s as important to understand the original context of the words as it is to see what the Word is speaking to me as a modern reader.
Leviticus 2:3 The rest of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings presented to the Lord.
Precious Savior, You are “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb 13:8). Your steadfast love does not change, but humans do. Help me to seek to understand not only the original context of Your words but also what they mean for me in this moment. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Leviticus 2:4 “ ‘If you bring a grain offering baked in an oven, it is to consist of the finest flour: either thick loaves made without yeast and with olive oil mixed in or thin loaves made without yeast and brushed with olive oil.
Have a blessed day.