📖 Based on Numbers 28 | Sunday, 13th July 2025
✍️ By Eric Otchere | http://www.livingourbible.com
Introduction
God doesn’t just ask for something—He asks for our best. As Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land, God gave them fresh instructions on how to honor Him through offerings. These daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sacrifices weren’t random rituals—they were a sacred rhythm of devotion.
In Numbers 28, we see that true worship involves both consistency and obedience.
Worship is more than a moment—it’s a lifestyle.
“Worship is more than a moment—it’s a lifestyle.”
1. Daily Offerings to the Lord
📖 “Command the children of Israel… ‘You shall be careful to offer to Me at their appointed time.’” — Numbers 28:2
Each day began and ended with burnt offerings. These symbolized Israel’s daily dependence on God and their ongoing relationship with Him.
📝 Lesson: Start and end your day with God. Daily devotion fuels daily direction.
“Daily devotion fuels daily direction.”
2. Weekly Offerings to the Lord
📖 “On the Sabbath day… two lambs… are to be offered, in addition to the daily offering.” — Numbers 28:9-10
The weekly Sabbath offering reminded the people of God’s rest and their need to pause and reflect.
📝 Lesson: Honor the rhythm of rest. Weekly worship restores your soul and centers your priorities.
“Weekly worship restores your soul and centers your priorities.”
3. Monthly Offerings to the Lord
📖 “At the beginnings of your months… you shall present a burnt offering to the Lord.” — Numbers 28:11
The start of each new month marked a renewal of faith and dedication to God’s covenant.
📝 Lesson: Begin each new season by dedicating it to God. New month, new mercy, same faithful God.
“New month, new mercy, same faithful God.”
4. Annual Offerings – The Passover
📖 “In the first month, on the fourteenth day… is the Lord’s Passover.” — Numbers 28:16
Passover commemorated Israel’s miraculous deliverance from Egypt. It was a yearly reminder of God’s saving power.
📝 Lesson: Remember what God has done. Gratitude anchors your faith in every new challenge.
“Gratitude anchors your faith in every new challenge.”
5. Annual Offerings – The Feast of Weeks
📖 “On the day of the firstfruits… offer a new grain offering to the Lord.” — Numbers 28:26
This festival celebrated the harvest’s firstfruits, acknowledging God as the source of all provision.
📝 Lesson: Give God your first and best, not your leftovers. He deserves your finest offering.
“Give God your first and best, not your leftovers.”
Conclusion
God gave Israel specific instructions on how to worship—not as a burden, but as a blessing. These offerings were more than rituals; they were acts of faith, thanksgiving, and covenant renewal.
“These offerings were more than rituals; they were acts of faith, thanksgiving, and covenant renewal.”
Take Action
🙏 Ask God to help you live a life of daily, weekly, and seasonal worship.
💡 Don’t just give what’s convenient—give God your best.
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