December 13
Lesson 2
ACCEPTABLE OFFERINGS
DEVOTIONAL READING: Hebrews 11:4–16BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 22:17–33; Lev. 23:9–14, Lev. 23:31–33; Deuteronomy 22:6, Deut. 22:7; Micah 6:6–8; Isaiah 1:10–20; Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:14–22
LEVITICUS 22:17–25, LEVITICUS 22:31–33
17 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
18 Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;
19 Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
20 But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
21 And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
22 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.
23 Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
24 Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land.
25 Neither from a stranger’s hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.
31 Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD.
32 Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,
33 That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD.
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KEY VERSE
Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD.
—Leviticus 22:31
SACRED GIFTS AND HOLY GATHERINGS
Unit 1: What We Bring to God
LESSONS 1–4
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Summarize the regulations concerning acceptable and unacceptable offerings.
2. Explain the connection between proper sacrifices and hallowing God’s holy name.
3. Identify one area in his or her life where less-than-the-best is given to God and make a plan for change.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Standards Matter
B. Lesson Background
I. Specific Requirements (LEVITICUS 22:17–25)
A. Expectations (vv. 17–22)
No Double Standard
B. Exceptions (v. 23)
C. Further Expectations (vv. 24, 25)
II. General Requirements (LEVITICUS 22:31–33)
A. An Obedient People (v. 31)
B. A Holy God (vv. 32, 33)
Holiness Lost?
Conclusion
A. Great Expectations
B. Put Your Heart into It
C. Prayer
D. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
anthropomorphic
an-thruh-puh-more-fik.
Deuteronomy
Due-ter-ahn-uh-me.
Ecclesiastes
Ik-leez-ee-as-teez.
Leviticus
Leh-vit-ih-kus.
Malachi
Mal-uh-kye.
Sinai
Sigh-nye or Sigh-nay-eye.
What Do You Think?
How do we make sure we give God our best in ways other than monetary offerings?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Philippians 1:9–11
■ 2 Timothy 2:15
■ Other
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Since our giving doesn’t involve animal sacrifices, how do you ensure that your monetary offerings are without blemish?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Matthew 5:16; 6:1–4
■ Mark 12:41–44
■ 2 Corinthians 8:12; 9:6, 7
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
Are vows or pledges of giving (such as in faith-promise campaigns) appropriate today? Why, or why not?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding conditional vows or pledges
■ Regarding unconditional vows or pledges
_______________________________
What Do You Think?
Are vows or pledges of giving (such as in faith-promise campaigns) appropriate today? Why, or why not?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding conditional vows or pledges
■ Regarding unconditional vows or pledges
_______________________________
_______________________________
What Do You Think?
Under what circumstances, if any, should a church refuse an offering or a gift? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding gifts from Christians
■ Regarding gifts from unbelievers
■ Regarding gifts from organizations
_______________________________
What Do You Think?
Is God’s name ever profaned by something we don’t do? Why, or why not?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In lack of action when action is called for
■ In failing to speak up when doing so is called for
Redford, Douglas et al. “Acceptable Offerings.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2015–2016. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jim Eichenberger. Vol. 63. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2015. 135. Print.
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