In Leviticus 3 as well as in Leviticus 7:11-21, instruction on the
peace offering had already been given. But here in Leviticus 7:28-36 there seems
to be additional regulation on the peace offering given. Notice that these instructions here were not
particularly for the priests, they were intended for all the worshippers to
take note as well. And verse 30 categorically instructs that a worshipper making
the offering must himself bring the offering to the Lord. In other words, he could
not get someone to bring the offering on his behalf. This was to ensure that it
was an offering the person gave willingly himself and that he was not forced
into it. God wants to offer to Him to be made willingly and voluntary, underscoring
that our God values the free-will He has given to man. The entitlement of the
priest for this peace offering were two parts of the animal that was sacrificed.
Verse 30 said that they would be given the breast and verse 35 said they would be
given the right thigh.
What is the wave offering? This was the act of lifting the breast
to the Lord. This was in effect the priests acknowledging that they were dependant
on God for their sustenance. This provision tells us that it had been God’s
will to those who serve Him vocationally be provided by the offering given to
Him. It has never been the intention of God, to deny His servants their basic
needs. Verses 37-38 sum up all that God had instructed on the different
offerings described so far. This tells us that the subject would soon be shifted.
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