THE GUILT OFFERING
Keywords 5:16
He must make restitution for what he has
failed to do in regard to the holy things, add a fifth of the value to that and
give it all to the priest, who will make atonement for him with the ram as a
guilt offering, and he will be forgiven.
1. The guilt offering is in regards to
holy things, anything related to the tabernacle and its rituals (14-16). For
example, if someone fails to bring an offering at its appointed time, they must
bring a guilt offering. The required offering is a ram, which is valuable. Also, they must add a fifth of the value to cover the
offering they had missed or whatever harm they had done to holy things.
Offering more was a sign of genuine repentance and a desire for restitution and
to live under God’s mercy and grace of restoration.
2. The guilt offering is in regards to not doing something according to
the law, even unknowingly (17-19). “I didn’t know,” is not an excuse. Once we realize we
are wrong, we must admit our guilt and take responsibility.
3. The guilt offering is in regards to neglecting, damaging, or stealing
your neighbor’s property (6:1-7). Have you ever kept
something you found? It’s a form of stealing. We must return what we found and make restitution
if we cheated others or damaged their belongings. Zacchaeus the tax collector
practiced this (Lk 19:8).
Prayer Father, thank you for your Son Jesus who removes my guilt. I praise you
and offer my life to you. Use my life for your glory.
One Word Jesus’ death on the cross takes away all our guilt and shame and
restores us
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