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Meaning of OBLATION

The term "sacrifice" designates particularly the immolation of animals, while the term "oblation" rather carries the idea of a gift made to Jehovah, and hence is technically applied to bloodless offerings (Lev. 2:1).



For everything concerning offerings and sacrifices in general, see SACRIFICE. The term "sacrifice" designates particularly the immolation of animals, while the term "oblation" rather carries the idea of a gift made to Jehovah, and hence is technically applied to bloodless offerings (Lev. 2:1). Among those instituted in the Law of Moses we can mention:

(a) The offering of fine flour (Lev. 2; 6:7-16). It was unleavened flour, an image of purity and holiness (cf. 1 Cor. 5:6-8).

The priests were to eat of it (Lev. 2:10; 6:9). In this offering you can see a symbol of Christ's perfect offering to God in his life (cf. Eph. 5: 2), while the burnt offering presents it in his death (Lev. 2).

Oil, incense and salt were to be added to the meal offering. Christians, members of the new priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9) must feed on the perfection of Christ by consecrating themselves to God as a pure offering.

(b) The libation of wine, which was poured on the meal offering (Lev. 23:13; Num. 15:4, 5) It is notable to see these symbols brought together:

Bread, the main food of men,
the wine, which comforts them and gladdens their hearts (cf. Ps. 104:15),
oil, image of wealth and constant symbol of the Spirit (cf. other allusions to bread and wine: Gen. 14:18; Mt. 26:26-28)

(c) The firstfruits of crops and livestock as a pledge of recognition and consecration to God (Ex. 22:29, 30; 23:19; Lev. 23:10). The firstfruits were given "of oil, of new wine, and of wheat, all the choicest" (Num. 18:12, 13) and the firstborn of clean animals. Those of men and those of unclean animals were to be ransomed (Num. 18:15-17) (See FIRSTFRUITS, FIRSTBORN)

(d) Tithes of crops and livestock were also given as an offering to Jehovah (Lev. 27:30-33). They served to support the Levites (Num. 18:21) and every three years a portion was given to the foreigner, the orphan and the widow (Deut. 26:12-13). (See TITHING.)

Offerings presented by elevation.
In the article WAVE OFFERINGS we talk about the rite consisting of turning the offering around under the gaze of the Lord, to present all its aspects to Him.

The "lifting" of the offering was also frequently carried out (Ex. 29:27, 28; Lev. 7:14, 32, 34; Num. 15:19-20; 18:8, 11, etc.). The oblation was thus elevated and directed to God, to whom it was solemnly offered.

Seeing the offerings, tithes, firstfruits, and sacrifices that the Israelites dedicated to God, each believer should consider his own devotion to the Lord and his attitude toward giving.

It is a fact that the Lord pours out his blessings in response to the consecration (Mal. 3:7-10). The offerings and sacrifices that Israel was to offer pointed to the fact that they belonged to God.

The believer today must remember this fact, and recognize that everything he is and everything he has has been given to him by God. Thus, he will have a powerful motive to honor God with all his possessions (Prov. 3: 9-10).



Gospel joy, knowing how honored and loved we are in Christ (verse 5), makes us ready for this mission.

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Poetry of Praise and Redemptive Mission

Timothy Keller
The praise of the redeemed. His people praise him because he has made them his people and because he honors and delights in them —though they don’t deserve it. Gospel joy, knowing how honored and loved we are in Christ, makes us ready for this mission.
Praise unites us also with one another. Here is “the only potential bond between the extremes of mankind: joyful preoccupation with God.” Praise the Lord!

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The Praise that Unites All

Timothy Keller
Praise Those Unites. We see extremes brought together in praise: wild animals and kings, old and young. Young men and maids, old men and babes. How can humans be brought into the music? He has raised up for his people a horn, a strong deliverer.
All of nature sings God’s glory; we alone are out of tune. The question is this: How can we be brought back into the great music?

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Praise Resounds Throughout Creation

Timothy Keller
The Praise Of Creation. Praise comes to God from all he has made. It begins in the highest heaven (verses 1–4). It comes from the sun and moon and stars (verse 3), from the clouds and rain (verse 4).
Christians are saved by faith, not by obeying the law, but the law shows us how to please, love, and resemble the one who saved us by grace.

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True Worship that Pleases the Lord

Timothy Keller
A little boy left his toys out and went in to practice the piano, using hymns for his lesson. When his mother called him to pick up his toys, he said, “I ca n’t eat; “I’m singing praise to Jesus.” His mother responded: “There's no use singing God's praises when you're being disobedient.”
Psalm 19 tells us that, unless you repress it, you can still hear the stars singing about their maker.

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From Heavenly Greatness to Inexhaustible Love

Timothy Keller
The number of stars is still uncountable by human science, yet God knows them by name (verse 4; cf. Isaiah 40:26). Job speaks of the creation, when “the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy” (Job 38:7).
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