Leviticus 7:29
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the LORD shall bring his oblation unto the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.
Leviticus 7:29
This command directs those offering peace offerings to bring the oblation to the LORD as part of the ritual. It emphasizes the ritual sequence: the offerer brings the sacrifice, presenting it to God, which includes specific parts of the animal and the act of presenting the offering. The verse reinforces the communal rhythm of sacrifice as a shared act of devotion, where the believer acknowledges God’s lordship and participates in a visible, tangible way in worship.
Historically, offerings were a central locus of Israel’s covenant life. The obedience to bring the oblation in the correct manner ensured the ritual’s validity and the people’s participation in God’s presence.
Theologically, the requirement underscores the active participation of worshippers in their own sacrifices, not merely passive observers. It highlights the relational aspect of sacrifice: approaching God with intentional acts of offering is a form of worship that expresses gratitude, devotion, and trust in God’s provision.
Today, this invites believers to consider their own acts of worship as intentional and participatory. Even when worship looks communal or communal meals are shared, approach with a posture of yielded surrender and gratitude. It can be lived out in practical acts of giving—tithes, offerings, or time—viewed as an oblation presented to God. The key is intentional participation that honors God’s authority and love.
Cross-References: Leviticus 3:1; Hebrews 13:15-16; Romans 12:1; Philippians 4:18