“Fellowship, gratitude, & wholeness”

Leviticus 3:6–11; 3:12–16 Portions of the offering are burned as the Lord’s portion (the fat and certain organs); the remainder becomes the priests’ share and is eaten in a communal setting, marking fellowship. The peace offering represents restored relationship with God and with others, expressed through sacrifice, a shared meal, and the priest’s consecration of the gift. More than a ritual, it reflects a heart of thanksgiving and a sense of belonging in the worshiping community. In these verses, the peace offering in Israel’s worship sets apart certain fats and the right thigh for the LORD to be burned on the altar, while the remaining meat is eaten the same day by the offerer and the priests. This highlights intimacy with God, holiness in what is offered, and shared fellowship among God, priest, and people.

Leviticus 3:12–16  Easy: “If the offering is a goat, you must bring it before the Lord. You must put your hand on the goat’s head and kill it in front of the Meeting Tent. Then Aaron’s sons, the priests, must splash the goat’s blood on all four sides of the altar. The priest will give part of the fellowship offering as a gift to the Lord. He will offer the fat that is over and around the animal’s inner parts. He will offer the two kidneys and the fat covering them near the lower back muscle. He will also offer the fat part of the liver. He will remove it with the kidneys. Then the priest will bring that food as a sweet-smelling gift to the Lord. The fat belongs to the Lord.

Father God, You call us into close, holy fellowship, communion. Receive our humble gifts and shape our hearts to give you what is worthy. Teach us gratitude, restore what is broken between us and others, and help us to share your peace with our community. Make our worship sincere and our fellowship deep, that we might know your presence now and always. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.