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Leviticus 23:17

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Strong Tower

A daily scripture exposition.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Leviticus 23:17 NLT
“From wherever you live, bring two loaves of bread to be lifted up before the Lord as a special offering. Make these loaves from four quarts of choice flour, and bake them with yeast. They will be an offering to the Lord from the first of your crops.”

In the eyes of God
The first aspect to consider is the profound freedom God granted to Israel’s people in their worship. As outlined in the referenced scripture, the Lord recognizes that worship can occur wherever individuals reside, implying there was no mandate requiring them to gather in a single location. Each person or household was entrusted with bringing two loaves of bread and presenting them to the Lord. This responsibility was not designated solely to the priests; instead, it was an expectation for every individual or family within the house of Israel to partake in this sacred act. This highlights a significant principle: in the eyes of God, each participant would receive the same attention and acceptance when they offered their two loaves as a priest would receive. God’s desire for each person to engage directly in the worship experience.

Now, let’s delve deeper into the specifics of the two loaves of bread. The Lord specified that these loaves must be made from four quarts—or, more accurately, four pounds—of choice flour and must also include yeast. The criteria for the flour were strict: it had to be the finest quality available, not merely any substitute. The requirement for yeast further emphasizes a particular insight; while God forbade yeast in specific instances to convey a certain message, He also instructed its use at this time to highlight a different principle. Incorporating yeast into four pounds of premium flour suggests that the resultant loaves would be notably substantial. Moreover, the process of working with high-quality flour would be less burdensome, serving as a metaphor for divine assistance in our endeavours. This implies that God actively plays a role in enabling our success and efforts.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, through the finished work of Jesus Christ, You have elevated me and all who believe in the Only Begotten Son to the status of priests. I humbly ask for Your guidance as I carry out my assigned responsibilities, aiming to reflect glory in Your name. Please grant me success in all my endeavours so that they may resonate with Your purpose and bring honour to You. I pray this in Jesus’s name, amen.

Mission statement
Reaching out through love, teaching the truth, and humbly leading all nations to God through Jesus Christ.

Vision statement
A ministry where people from all walks of life can fellowship with one another and worship God through Jesus Christ in Spirit and in truth.

©️2024 The Chapel of Glory Ministries

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Leviticus 23:17

Strong Tower

A daily scripture exposition.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Leviticus 23:17 NLT
“From wherever you live, bring two loaves of bread to be lifted up before the Lord as a special offering. Make these loaves from four quarts of choice flour, and bake them with yeast. They will be an offering to the Lord from the first of your crops.”

In the eyes of God
The first aspect to consider is the profound freedom God granted to Israel’s people in their worship. As outlined in the referenced scripture, the Lord recognizes that worship can occur wherever individuals reside, implying there was no mandate requiring them to gather in a single location. Each person or household was entrusted with bringing two loaves of bread and presenting them to the Lord. This responsibility was not designated solely to the priests; instead, it was an expectation for every individual or family within the house of Israel to partake in this sacred act. This highlights a significant principle: in the eyes of God, each participant would receive the same attention and acceptance when they offered their two loaves as a priest would receive. God’s desire for each person to engage directly in the worship experience.

Now, let’s delve deeper into the specifics of the two loaves of bread. The Lord specified that these loaves must be made from four quarts—or, more accurately, four pounds—of choice flour and must also include yeast. The criteria for the flour were strict: it had to be the finest quality available, not merely any substitute. The requirement for yeast further emphasizes a particular insight; while God forbade yeast in specific instances to convey a certain message, He also instructed its use at this time to highlight a different principle. Incorporating yeast into four pounds of premium flour suggests that the resultant loaves would be notably substantial. Moreover, the process of working with high-quality flour would be less burdensome, serving as a metaphor for divine assistance in our endeavours. This implies that God actively plays a role in enabling our success and efforts.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, through the finished work of Jesus Christ, You have elevated me and all who believe in the Only Begotten Son to the status of priests. I humbly ask for Your guidance as I carry out my assigned responsibilities, aiming to reflect glory in Your name. Please grant me success in all my endeavours so that they may resonate with Your purpose and bring honour to You. I pray this in Jesus’s name, amen.

Mission statement
Reaching out through love, teaching the truth, and humbly leading all nations to God through Jesus Christ.

Vision statement
A ministry where people from all walks of life can fellowship with one another and worship God through Jesus Christ in Spirit and in truth.

©️2024 The Chapel of Glory Ministries

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