Pray the Word with David Platt Spotless Offerings (Leviticus 3:1)
Mar 8, 2026
A reflection on Leviticus 3:1 and the call to offer God the best, not leftovers. Discussion of unblemished offerings and why perfection mattered in sacrificial practice. A connection between that requirement and the need for a perfect atoning sacrifice. Prayerful focus on Jesus as the spotless sacrifice and on giving our best to worship and reach others.
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Offer God Your Best Not Leftovers
- God required offerings to be without blemish to teach giving Him our best rather than leftovers.
- David Platt highlights first fruits and tithes as examples of giving God the top of our resources, not what remains.
Give First Fruits In Money Time And Worship
- Do evaluate whether you give God your best in money, time, and attention rather than leftovers.
- Platt specifically urges giving first fruits, your best time with the Lord, and not your most distracted moments.
Unblemished Offering Foreshadows Christ
- The requirement of an unblemished sacrifice foreshadows the need for a perfect Savior able to atone for sin.
- Platt explains Jesus' sinlessness makes him uniquely qualified to be the spotless sacrifice for sinners.