Leviticus 2

Leviticus 2:1-16

Leviticus 2:1-16 Second. The Meal Offering (Leviticus 2:1-16) This offering signifies the consecration of one’ s lifework to God. It was bloodless because not expiatory. Of course, primarily, it typifies the consecration of Christ in His life and character. It is never separated from the Burnt Offering (cf. Leviticus 23:18). It could consist of bruised wheat, scorched ears, blood, or a drink offering.

Leaven and honey, signifying impurity of life, were prohibited in this sacrifice. Frankincense, indicating a fragrant life, and salt, standing for faithfulness to the covenant, were to be component parts of the offering. The Meal Offering is called “ Corban,” that is, a gift, thereby signifying that the offerer recognized that all his life and possessions belonged to God. Such a surrendered life, in all its detail and minutia, is set forth by this offering, just as such a surrendered life as a whole is signified by the Burnt Offering. “ Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work” (John 4:34). How wondrously the perfect righteousness of Christ is provided for unrighteous man! What a wonderful picture of the believer’ s fellowship with God in and by a holy life, and what a warning that he should leave out of his life and service all that is impure and corrupt.

The believer recognizes the supremacy of God in all his life, and gladly submits to it by the offering of himself and his gifts in loyal service.