Passage
Leviticus 5:14-6:7 (ESV)
Peter is Rescued
Acts 12:1-17
Key Verse: 12:11
The Guilt Offering
Date: May. 6, 2016
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 6:7
First, wrongdoing against and unfaithfulness to the Lord (5:14-19). The guilt offering was a mandatory offering also called the trespass offering and reparation offering since compensation or restitution was given. The guilt offering for atonement was a defectless ram plus 120% of the offense value, given to the priest. Unintentional sins mentioned here included misuse of God's holy things and violating God's commands.
Second, sins against neighbors (6:1-7). Other sins of unfaithfulness to the Lord included sins against neighbors: deceiving, stealing, cheating, lying, or swearing falsely. The sinner had to return the stolen item, plus 20% more, and give a ram to the priest for a guilt offering. In this way, the priest made atonement for them before the Lord, and they could be forgiven.
Prayer: Lord, how can I repay the debt I owe for my sins? Eternal thanks and praise be yours for providing a way for my guilt and sin to be forgiven through the blood of Jesus Christ. Help me to also make restitution to those I've hurt or taken from.
One Word: Not guilty by his mercy and provision
