Leviticus 7

Leviticus 7:13

The prohibition of leaven, in chap. ii. 11. related only to things burnt upon the altar; but did not prohibit the offering of leavened bread for the priest’s food. (2) This was a thank-offering to God for blessings, of which leavened bread was one. And it might denote that God rejects not the grateful services of his people, though tainted and mingled with corruption

Leviticus 7:15

This intimated that Christ and his grace should be received without delay, and with thanksgiving speedily returned; and it also prompted them to invite the poor, or strangers, to share in the entertainment

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. VII.—Ministers of the gospel ought to be plentifully supplied with every thing necessary and agreeable. And the more diligent any are in the services of religion, the more abundantly will they reap the advantages thereof. What glorious reward to himself, and redemption to his people, doth Jesus procure by his all-comprehending oblation! What robes! what delicious provision! May I and my friends share with him in his abundant nourishment and consolation! And let me not only timely perform my vows, but, where I am left most at liberty, let me with cheerfulness give to the Lord. As there is no medium between God’s acceptance and abhorrence of my works, let me examine myself, and take heed to my steps. Let my receiving and feeding upon Jesus be as early, and earnest, and social, as possible; and let me, by an after-improvement of divine ordinances, obtain the real benefit thereof. Never let me attempt to live in sinful pollutions along with feasting on Christ! But always beware of a licentious appetite after things prohibited of God. And, while I manifest the utmost regard to Jesus and his atonement, let me, as a ransomed priest, feed upon him as my portion; feed upon his dearest love and choicest supports; always eyeing the grant, appointment, and command, of God as the rule and reason of my conduct