Where Are We? — Leviticus 2

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Time & Place

  • Time: 1491 BC
  • Location:
    • Wilderness of Sinai (Exod 19:1–2)
    • Tabernacle (Lev 2:1)

Where Are We in the Text?

  • The LORD continues speaking to Moses concerning the meat (grain) offering (Lev 2:1).
  • Instructions are given regarding acceptable ingredients, preparation methods, and prohibitions (Lev 2:1–13).
  • Provisions are made for offerings prepared by baking, frying, or roasting, with uniform handling by the priests (Lev 2:4–16).

Key Persons

  • The LORD — Giver of instruction concerning the meat (grain) offering (Lev 2:1).
  • Moses — Mediator receiving instruction on behalf of Israel (Lev 2:1).
  • Aaron and his sons (the priests) — Recipients and ministers of the offering (Lev 2:2–3, 10).

Where Are We in Time?

  • The chapter follows the institution of the burnt offering (Lev 1).
  • Israel remains encamped at Sinai with the tabernacle functioning as the place of worship.
  • These instructions are given while Israel remains at Sinai.

Where Are We on the Map?

  • Tabernacle: Location where offerings are presented and handled by the priests (Lev 2:1–2).
  • Wilderness of Sinai: Site of Israel’s encampment during covenant instruction (Exod 19:1–2).

Where Are We in God’s Program? (Dispensational)

  • Israel continues under the Mosaic Covenant with regulated worship offerings defined (Exod 24:7–8; Lev 2).
  • The meat (grain) offering functions within the sacrificial system as a prescribed act of worship accompanying other offerings.
  • Priestly provision and covenant order are maintained.

Why This Matters

  • The chapter establishes the meat (grain) offering as a non-blood offering within the Mosaic sacrificial system (Lev 2).
  • It regulates acceptable materials and preparation for covenant worship.

How This Chapter Relates to What Follows

  • Instruction will proceed to the peace offering (Lev 3).
  • The sacrificial framework continues to be expanded and regulated (Lev 1–7).

Summary Orientation

  • Instructions are given for the meat (grain) offering (Lev 2:1–16).
  • Priestly portions and memorial offerings are defined (Lev 2:2–3, 10).
  • Covenant instruction at Sinai continues without movement of the camp.
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