Leviticus 7:1–21 – Part I Bible Study Notes

 📖 Bible Study Title:

“The Sacred Exchange: Understanding the Cost of Fellowship”

Leviticus 7:1–21 – Part I

By JK Woodall | Revival Center Hesperia California 

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📚 Study Theme:

In this passage, we explore the instructions surrounding the guilt offering, peace offering, and the portions set apart for the priests. These sacrifices reveal not just the meticulous nature of holiness but also God's deep desire for restored fellowship with His people through obedience, reverence, and honor of sacred space and sacred acts.

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🧾 Outline & Notes:

1. Verses 1–10: The Guilt Offering (Asham)

This offering was for intentional wrongdoing related to sacred things (Lev. 5–6).

It required restitution plus a 20% penalty (a fifth part).

🔍 Key Insight: God not only expects confession, but also compensation. True repentance leads to restoration.

🕊️ Spiritual Application: When we violate holy things—time, tithe, ministry—God requires us to acknowledge it and make it right.

> “It is most holy” (v.1) — God's justice doesn’t just forgive; it also corrects.

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2. Verses 11–15: The Peace Offering (Zebach Shelamim) – With Thanksgiving

Voluntary offering expressing gratitude.

Included unleavened cakes and cakes of leavened bread.

Must be eaten the same day—symbolizing immediacy of gratitude.

🕊️ Spiritual Reflection: Do we delay our thanksgiving? God invites us to rejoice immediately in His goodness.

> “He shall offer… with the sacrifice of thanksgiving” (v.12) — Praise is an offering that opens doors to peace.

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3. Verses 16–18: Vow or Freewill Offering

A deeper level of commitment than a thank offering.

Can be eaten over two days, but not the third day—symbolizing purity of intent and freshness of relationship.

⚠️ Leftovers on the third day become “abominable” — stale worship is rejected.

✝️ Modern Takeaway: Don’t offer God expired worship. Our sacrifice must be fresh, intentional, and from the heart.

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4. Verses 19–21: Sacred Cleanliness & Community Consequences

Touching anything unclean disqualified the offerer.

Eating of sacred offerings in an unclean state brings cutting off—excommunication from God's people.

👀 Sobering Reminder: Fellowship is a holy privilege, not a casual activity. Clean hands and a pure heart are prerequisites for divine communion.

> “That person shall be cut off from his people” (v.20) — Community integrity begins with personal consecration.

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🔥 Closing Reflection: Leviticus 7 shows us that worship isn't only vertical—it’s horizontal. The offerings don’t just restore our relationship with God; they maintain harmony with each other. The text teaches that access to God comes with responsibility. Holiness is not optional—it is the foundation for fellowship.

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🛐 Memory Verse:

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High." – Psalm 50:14 (ESV)

Weekly Devotional: April 6 - 12, 2025

 Weekly Devotional: April 6 – April 12, 2025

Theme: The Cross and the Life It Gives to the Believer

By JK Woodall

The cross stands as the central symbol of Christianity—the place where God's ultimate sacrifice for humanity was made, and where life and death met in divine purpose. It was on the cross that Jesus took upon Himself the sins of the world, offering His life so that we might live in Him. This week, let us meditate on the power of the cross and the abundant life it gives to every believer.

Scripture Focus

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (ESV)

The cross is the ultimate expression of God’s love, offering eternal life to all who believe.

Romans 6:4 – “We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (NIV)

The cross is not only a symbol of death, but of new life. Through Christ’s sacrifice, we are raised to new life in Him.

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (NIV)

Our old selves are crucified with Christ, and we now live through Him. The cross transforms us and makes us new.

1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (NIV)

The cross is the power of God that brings salvation to those who believe, turning what may seem foolish to the world into the greatest gift of all.

Colossians 2:13-14 – “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.” (NIV)

The cross is where our sins were forgiven, where the legal debt against us was canceled, and where we were made alive in Christ.

Reflections on the Cross and Life in Christ

The Cross as a Symbol of Sacrifice: Jesus willingly took the weight of our sin on the cross, offering His life so that we might have eternal life. The cross is a daily reminder of His immeasurable love for us.

Death and Life in Christ: Through Jesus' death on the cross, we are given the gift of life. We were once dead in our sins, but in Christ, we are made alive and called to live out His purposes.

Victory Through the Cross: The cross is not just a place of suffering; it is a place of victory. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, He conquered sin and death. This victory is now ours.

Living the Cross-Centered Life: As believers, we are called to live in the power of the cross. Our lives should be marked by sacrifice, love, and a commitment to following Christ wherever He leads.

Encouragement for the Week

Take time this week to reflect on the significance of the cross in your life. It is not only a place of past history but also the foundation for the life you now live. Embrace the truth that through the cross, you have been forgiven, made new, and called to live in the power of God’s love.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the cross, where Your Son Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation. We are humbled by the depth of Your love and the power of the sacrifice that gives us new life. Help us to live in the freedom and victory that Jesus won for us on the cross. May we walk daily in the power of His resurrection, living out His love and grace to those around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

As we walk through life, may we never forget the power of the cross—the place where death gave way to life, and where we were forever changed. Live in the victory of the cross, for it is through Him that we are truly alive. ✝️

Welcome to Your New Month of April 2025

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Welcome to April 2025 – New Paths Await
By Pastor JK Woodall
Revival Center Hesperia

Grace and peace, family!

As we step into the fourth month of the year, April, we are reminded of the deep biblical and Hebrew meaning of the number 4—Dalet, which represents a door or pathway. This isn’t just another month; this is a season of divine transition. A moment where new paths are being laid before you and new doors are being opened by the hand of God.

Just as on the fourth day of creation God set lights in the heavens to mark days and seasons, so too is God illuminating your path this month. There is order being established, and the Spirit of the Lord is preparing the way for greater purpose, clarity, and direction.

At Revival Center Hesperia, we declare that April is the month where your next begins. Step boldly through the door God is opening. Whether it's in your family, your faith, your finances, or your future—new paths await those who are ready to walk in obedience.

Let’s stay rooted in His Word, united in faith, and prepared for the breakthrough that comes when we walk through the doors God provides.

Welcome to April—your season of open doors!

With love and expectation,
Pastor JK Woodall
Revival Center Hesperia

Save the Date: April 20, 2025 Resurrection Sunday

 

Planned Activities:

✅ Dynamic Worship – Uplifting praise and worship to celebrate the risen King.
✅ Resurrection Message – “What Was Stolen?” – A powerful sermon by Pastor JK Woodall on the meaning of the cross and redemption.
✅ Communion Service – Reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper.
✅ Special Prayer & Altar Call – A time for personal reflection, salvation, and healing.
✅ Children’s Ministry – Interactive Bible lessons and fun activities for kids.
✅ Fellowship & Refreshments – A time to connect and celebrate with the church family after service.

Bible Study Notes: Leviticus 6 Part I

 

Bible Study Notes

Title: +20%

By JK Woodall | Revival Center Hesperia

Main Text: Leviticus 6:1-13 part I (NKJV, NLT, ESV)

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📜 Background Context

Leviticus 6:1-7 is not a new section but a continuation of Leviticus 5, which deals with the guilt offering (also called the trespass offering). In Leviticus 5, God introduces the guilt offering for unintentional sins or when someone becomes aware of their guilt through confession. In Leviticus 6:1-7, God provides more details—especially for sins against one's neighbor, such as theft, deceit, oppression, or false witnessing.

The message is clear: Restitution is required not only to God but also to the one offended. Notably, the guilty person must return what was stolen or wrongfully kept and add 20% (a fifth) to it as part of their atonement. This requirement emphasizes God’s value on restoration, justice, and full reconciliation.

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📖 Main Text Reading

Leviticus 6:1-7 (NKJV)

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
"If a person sins and commits a trespass against the Lord by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor,
or if he has found what was lost and lies concerning it, and swears falsely—in any one of these things that a man may do in which he sins:
then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty, that he shall restore what he has stolen, or the thing which he has extorted, or what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or the lost thing which he found,
or all that about which he has sworn falsely. He shall restore its full value, add one-fifth more to it, and give it to whomever it belongs, on the day of his trespass offering.
And he shall bring his trespass offering to the Lord, a ram without blemish from the flock, with your valuation, as a trespass offering, to the priest.
So the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he shall be forgiven for any one of these things that he may have done in which he trespasses."

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✨ Leviticus 6:8-13 (NKJV)

Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
"Command Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering shall be on the hearth upon the altar all night until morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it.
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen trousers he shall put on his body, and take up the ashes of the burnt offering which the fire has consumed on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.
Then he shall take off his garments, put on other garments, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a clean place.
And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings.
A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.'"

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💡 Key Insight — Why "+20%"?

The additional one-fifth (20%) teaches us that forgiveness is not just about returning what was lost—it’s about going beyond. It is an act of grace, accountability, and a symbolic way to make sure that restoration is not just equal but overflowing.

This points forward to the ministry of Christ who, when He forgives, gives us more than we lost! He doesn't just restore; He multiplies.

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🟣 Cross References

1. Exodus 22:1 (NKJV)

"If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and slaughters it or sells it, he shall restore five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep."

2. Luke 19:8-9 (ESV) — Zacchaeus' Restitution

And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold."
And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house..."

3. Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT)

"So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God."

4. Proverbs 6:30-31 (NKJV)

People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving.
Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; He may have to give up all the substance of his house.

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🔥 Symbolism of the Fire (Lev 6:8-13)

• The continual fire on the altar represents God's presence, constant communion, and unbroken worship.

• The ashes show that the sacrifice is consumed but remembered.

• The priest maintaining the fire teaches us to continually tend to our personal altar — prayer, worship, and obedience.

Paul later echoes this in Romans 12:1 (ESV):

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."

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✅ Teaching Points

1. Sin requires full accountability — including to those we wrong.

2. Restitution goes beyond repayment — God expects us to make things whole and then some.

3. Worship is continual — The fire must never go out in our lives.

4. God is the God of more — Just as the offender adds 20%, God adds grace and blessing far beyond what we deserve.

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✨ Closing Reflection

• Where have you only returned what you lost but not added the “+20%” in relationships or repentance?

• Is the fire on your altar still burning?

• Are you bringing a pure and continual offering to the Lord?

Faith Multiplied

 

5,6,7: Faith Multiplied

By JK Woodall

Not everyone realizes that when Jesus came down from the mountain, He performed seven healings in Matthew 8-9. Three of them—5, 6, and 7—show how faith grows in different ways. Faith isn’t just personal; it’s strengthened when we stand together, reach out, and trust Jesus even in impossible situations.

5 – Faith That Carries Others (The Paralyzed Man) (Matthew 9:1-8)

A group of friends brought a paralyzed man to Jesus. He couldn’t move on his own, but their faith carried him. Jesus saw their faith and said, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven” (Matthew 9:2, NIV). Then He healed him completely. Sometimes, we need people in our lives who will carry us when we can’t move forward on our own.

6 – Faith That Reaches Out (The Woman with the Issue of Blood) (Matthew 9:20-22)

For 12 years, this woman suffered. Doctors failed her, society rejected her. But she thought, “If I can just touch His robe, I’ll be healed” (Matthew 9:21, NLT). She didn’t wait for an invitation—she reached out in faith. Jesus turned and said, “Your faith has healed you” (Matthew 9:22, NIV). Sometimes, we have to push through obstacles and reach for Jesus ourselves.

7 – Faith That Stands Together (Jairus’ Daughter) (Matthew 9:23-25)

Jairus believed Jesus could heal his daughter, but she died before they arrived. People laughed when Jesus said, “She’s only asleep” (Matthew 9:24, NIV). He removed the doubters and brought His closest followers inside. Then, He took her hand—and she got up. Some miracles require removing doubt and surrounding yourself with faith-filled people.

Faith is Stronger Together

I’ve experienced this firsthand. When I faced challenges I couldn’t handle alone, it was the prayers of others that lifted me up. Other times, I had to press through obstacles and seek Jesus for myself. And there were moments when I had to remove negativity and surround myself with believers.

Faith isn’t just added—it’s multiplied when we walk together.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." – Matthew 18:20 (NIV)

Hidden Messages...

 Hidden Messages in Books?

Many of us grew up reading classic children’s books, enjoying their whimsical stories and imaginative worlds. However, it is crucial to exercise discernment when examining the deeper messages within these books, as some contain hidden spiritual deception. One such book is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. While often seen as a simple fantasy tale, its underlying themes reflect the Theosophical beliefs of Baum and his connection to Helena Blavatsky, who openly sought to remove Christianity from the world.

The Hidden Message in The Wizard of Oz

1. The Great and Powerful Being Behind the Curtain Is a Lie – In biblical Christianity, the veil of the temple separated the people from the holy presence of God (Exodus 26:33, KJV). When Christ died, the veil was torn, signifying that mankind now had direct access to God (Matthew 27:51, KJV). However, in Oz, when the curtain is pulled back, there is no divine presence—only a weak, powerless man. This mirrors the Theosophical belief that religious authority is a deception and that traditional faith in God is misguided.

   • Exodus 26:33 (KJV) – "And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy."

   • Matthew 27:51 (KJV) – "And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent."

2. Self-Reliance vs. Trust in God – Throughout Oz, Dorothy and her friends discover that they never needed the Wizard’s help—they had the power within themselves all along. This is a direct contradiction to biblical truth. The Bible teaches that we must rely on God, not ourselves (Jeremiah 17:5-7, KJV). True wisdom and strength come from the Lord, not from within fallen humanity (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV).

   • Jeremiah 17:5-7 (KJV) – "Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord."

   • Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) – "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

3. Emerald City vs. New Jerusalem – In Revelation 21, the Bible describes the New Jerusalem, the holy city where God dwells with His people. The Emerald City in Oz is a false paradise, ruled by a deceptive and powerless man. Could this be an intentional mockery of the heavenly kingdom?

   • Revelation 21:2-3 (KJV) – "And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God."

The Influence of Theosophy and Helena Blavatsky

Baum was deeply involved in Theosophy, an esoteric belief system founded by Helena Blavatsky. Blavatsky was openly hostile toward Christianity, teaching that it was a distortion of true spiritual enlightenment and needed to be eradicated. She promoted ideas that align with Luciferian enlightenment—seeking to replace the God of the Bible with human divinity.

• 2 Corinthians 11:14 (KJV) – "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."

• Colossians 2:8 (KJV) – "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."

Baum praised Blavatsky’s teachings and incorporated these anti-Christian ideas into his writings. The core message of Oz—that power comes from within and that religious authority is a deception—aligns with Theosophy’s mission to replace Christianity with self-enlightenment.

A Target on the Young Minds

Some stories are designed to appeal to the young to influence them early. The enemy knows that by shaping young minds through seemingly innocent entertainment, he can plant seeds of doubt and rebellion against God’s Word. This aligns with Proverbs 22:6 (KJV), which instructs us to train children in the ways of the Lord so that they will not depart from it when they grow older. Parents and guardians must be vigilant about the media and books that shape the worldview of their children.

• Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) – "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Conclusion: A Deliberate Attack on Biblical Truth?

While The Wizard of Oz may seem like a harmless fairy tale, its underlying message aligns with Theosophy’s attempt to remove faith in God and replace it with human self-reliance. As believers, we must be discerning about the books, movies, and stories that shape our thinking, ensuring that we align with the truth of God’s Word rather than subtle spiritual deception.

• Ephesians 5:11 (KJV) – "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."

• 1 John 4:1 (KJV) – "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."

We are called to test everything against Scripture and reject anything that seeks to undermine the truth of God’s Kingdom. Let us be watchful and stand firm in the faith!

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

By JK Woodall