Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Leviticus 7-9. After the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “Only the Best.” Comments on Leviticus 7 In this chapter we read the regulations for the guilt offering, the fellowship offering (also known as the peace offering in some Bible translations) and the priest’s share. And in these regulations, there is the requirement that the fat be burnt as a sacrifice, and must not be eaten. So what’s the deal with the fat? In our supposedly enlightened and scientific time, where we are told that fat is not healthy to eat, many of us would say, “Of course we wouldn’t eat the fat. That’s just gross.” Well, there is actually a case to be made that some fat is actually healthy to eat, and fat does help certain foods to taste better. But this is not a nutrition show or a cooking show, so I am not going to get into that discussion today. But this is a show where we look at scripture. How about we look at a few scriptures where fat is referenced? Prov 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. KJV Isa 30:23 Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures. KJV Sounds to me like when fat is mentioned, it’s a good thing! It means prosperous or plentiful. Here’s another: In Gen. 45:18 when Pharaoh invites Joseph to bring his family down to Egypt from Canaan, he tells Joseph to tell his brothers, “Bring your father and your households and come to me; I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the fat of the land.”. The best part of the land is referred to as the fat of the land.  So when God made the regulations for the offerings, He was requiring the very best part of the animal. What does that tell us, beloved? We are to honor God with the best that we have to give. That sounds reasonable to me, since He has given us the very best that He had to give when He gave His only begotten Son.  Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Josh Boot on Unsplash Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7 NIV; Ch. 8-9 NLV Support This a value for value podcast. There are no advertisers because advertising equals censorship. If you enjoy the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, decide how much value it brings to y