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A 'libation' is an offering to God through the pouring out of water or wine on
earth or on an altar.
The priest responsible for the service of the day then went up the altar ramp.
bronze and poured the water from the gold flask over a silver basin, and
wine over a second basin. Subsequently, simultaneously,
he poured the contents of both basins over the altar and all those present
we break into jubilation exclaiming: 'Behold, the Lord God is my strength and the
my song.... You will draw water with joy from the wells of salvation" Isaiah
12:2-3.
The wine recalls communion after the forgiveness of sins, as
result of the sacrifice. The water reminds of purity, Salvation (Messiah!) and
the sins removed.
The offer of wine was also a demonstration of gratitude for the
harvest and the supply of water a petition for new rains that
they would allow for a new year of harvests.
The Offering of Libation (Gen. 35:14 Exodus 29:40-41 Numbers 28:7-
10, 14, 15 , 24 ,31)
The Libation Offering was poured out over an existing offering.
Frequently, a blood sacrifice was accompanied by
Offer of Food and Libation. Due to this offer being
poured over another, there was an idea of waste or something
that was being wasted (see Matthew 26:8). In
Genesis 35:14, Jacob pours out an offering to demonstrate that he
is dedicating his life to God again, consecrating himself to
house of God, 'Bethel'. In the same way, in Exodus 29:34-45
Aaron and his sons consecrated themselves, dedicating their lives to
service of the Tabernacle, so that God would have a place of
housing. For this to be valid, there was a need for the
daily offers, provided in the morning and afternoon, including the
lamb for the Holocaust, the Grain Offering and the Drink Offering.
Twice a day, there was a new consecration in the Tabernacle,
made by the priests. This is a figure for us of our faith in
Lord Jesus Christ.
The apostle Paul spoke of himself being "offered as a drink offering"
about the sacrifice and service of the faith of the saints in Philippi (Philippians
2:17), for he contemplated the possibility of soon finishing
your life for the sake of the gospel.
A libation
Among the Israelites, a libation consisted of pouring liquid,
usually strong wine (Numbers 15:5,7, Hosea 9:4), about the
holocaust on the altar. Being flammable, it burned well and helped
to burn the holocaust, producing a pleasant smell. It was
always poured, never drunk.
The apostle Paul refers to this libation when he says that he rejoices
and he congratulates the believers in Philippi even though he was
oferecido por libação sobre o sacrifício da sua fé (Filipenses 2:17).
It is a beautiful figure of speech illustrating what life is
A believer should really be.
The libation was added to the burnt offerings and the offerings of
delicacies turned into flames and vanished. The libation
it was not an offering for sin, but just a burnt offering of
aroma agradável ao SENHOR (Números 15:10).
Lord Jesus Christ was the supreme sacrifice for our sin.
The life of the believer must be a libation, 'poured out' pleasantly.
before God and consumed in such a way that the only thing one sees
then it is our blessed Savior.
So many would like to be remembered with their names engraved in
stone for all to see, but He is the one who should receive all the
honor and all the glory. Years later, realizing that he was
reaching the end of his life here in the world, the apostle Paul
again uses this expression in his second epistle to
Timothy: I am already being poured out as a drink offering (2 Timothy 4:6).
His epitaph, so to speak, is what we find right after:
in very few words he defines his past life, and his
life to come. But what an epitaph!
1. I fought the good fight - without a doubt it was a good one
fighter, but here he refers to combat as being
"good". He was beside Christ, who is the Light, and the
The way, and the truth, and the life, in the fight against the darkness,
the world, the devil, and death. We are also fighting
is it a good fight? Or diverting our forces to, by
exemplo, combater nossos irmãos na fé por que não
Do you agree with our point of view? Every believer must be
an unwavering defender of the Bible, which is the Word of God, and
the great truths that it contains. But let us avoid placing
neither our own favorite ideas, when there not
they find: it is the beginning of heresy, which divides the churches.
I have completed the race - the life of a believer is a race. Not in
competition with others, looking around and searching
to beat them in the competition for the prize. The proposed career
for each believer it is individual, and it consists of circumstances and
obstacles specific to him. Perseverance is necessary,
unburdening of all weight and sin, discipline (1 Corinthians
9:27), and look firmly at the Author and Finisher of Faith,
Jesus (Hebrews 12). Some of us know that we are in
end of the career, others we think we still have a lot
territory to traverse: let us run in such a way that we have nothing to worry about
we will be ashamed when we reach the end.
3. I kept the Faith - God, by His grace, grants us the Faith that
consists of the set of truths and doctrines of His Word,
understood in the Gospel of Christ. Every believer has
to keep the faith. A little earlier, in this same
chapter 4 of 2 Timothy, we are warned that there will be a time
in that they will not endure sound doctrine; on the contrary, they will surround
they will be teachers, according to their own desires, as
that feeling itchy in the ears; and if they refuse to give
ears to the truth, surrendering to fables. We could have
a more accurate description of the current times? This prophecy
is being fulfilled everywhere. Like Timothy, all
The preacher must preach the word ... correct, rebuke, exhort
with all patience and doctrine (verse 2).
4. The time of my departure has come- although the apostle
waiting for the return of Christ to take His church, the
at any moment, like every believer until today, he knew that
he had little time left of his life here. Facing death
physics, he did not consider it as an arrival at the 'port of
destination" after a long journey here, like some
they may think, but how the departure from the 'port of origin',
earthly, for a journey through eternity. Life here was
short, like a libation. Eternal life is like this: we do not depart.
for the 'journey' still, as long as we are on this planet.
5. Now the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, which the
Lord, righteous judge, will give me on that day - the crown of righteousness is
an award, among others, that will be given to all those who
I love the coming of the Lord. To love the coming of the Lord is
It is necessary to love the Lord Himself. All who love the
Lord, they keep your commandments (John 14:21).
May our life, like Paul's, also be a libation, a
offering a pleasant aroma to the Lord!
A drink offering from the New Testament
Finally, before closing our brief consideration of the drink offering, it
It may be profitable to look at one practical example, the pouring out of.
Paul's Life to God (Phil.2:17, 2 Tim.4:6). Finally, before closing
our brief consideration on the drink offer can be
profitable to look at a practical example, the spill of life
from Paul to God (Phil. 2:17, 2 Tim. 4:6). This is significant for us
because Paul is the 'pattern saint' (1 Tim. 1:16). This is significant.
for us, because Paul is the 'standard saint' (1 Tim. 1:16). This is why
we are told so much about his life, because we are to follow him as
He followed Christ (1 Cor. 11:1). That is why they tell us a lot
about your life, because we are following you as he followed Christ
(1 Cor. 11:1). While we cannot emulate his work as an apostle or
have the power he was given of God, we can, and should, emulate
his devotedness and his faith, indeed we are exhorted to “In all
things showing a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing
uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be
"condemned" (Tit.2:7-8a). Although we cannot imitate his
work as an apostle or have the power that was given by God,
can, and should, imitate your devotion and your faith, in fact we
we are exhorted to 'In everything set an example of good works: in
doctrine shows incorruptibility, seriousness, sincerity, sound language,
that cannot be condemned '(Tit.2:7-8). His example can be
For me to live is
Christ, and to die again", or by his words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:1-
18. Your example can be described in your own words in
Philippians 1:21 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.'
his words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:1-18. That this was true of
him in his life can be seen by what he endured for his Lord's sake
(Acts 13-28, 2 Cor. 11:23-33), which life of devotedness was sealed.
with his martyrdom. That this was true of him in his life can
to be seen for what he suffered for the cause of the Lord (Acts 13:28,
2 Cor.11:23-33), that the life of dedication was sealed with his
martyrdom.
Writing to the Philippians, Paul could say, "Yes, and if I am offered [as
a drink offering] upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy,
and rejoice with you all. Writing to the Philippians, Paul could
say: 'Yes, and if I am offered [as a drink offer]'
about the sacrifice and service of your faith, joy, and I rejoice with
all of you. For the same cause also do you joy, and rejoice with me
For the same reason, also make joy for you
rejoice with me "(2:17-18). He was not only willing to lay down
his life for his Lord, but to do so in such a way that he would be
exemplifying the teaching of the drink offering, for his work would be
finished and he would enter into his rest where there would only be
joy, for he would “be with Christ; which is far better” (Phil.1:23) and
God would have abundant fruit in the completed work of His servant.
in the faith of the Philippian saints. He was not only willing to
to give your life for your Lord, but to do so in such a way
that he would be exemplifying the teaching of the offering of drinks, his
work would be finished and he would enter his rest, where
there would only be joy, for he would 'be with Christ, who is very
better" (Phil.1: 23) and God would have abundant fruits in the work
completed by Your servant in the faith of the holy Philippians. There would be
a lasting result of his labours which would bring joy both to him and
those blessed through that work. It would not be a lasting result.
from his works that bring joy to him and those who are
blessed by this work. In this he mirrored his Lord's work
for God and for man. In this, he reflects his work of the Lord by
God is for man. It would appear that at this time he was not
called upon to lay down his life, for his work was not completed.
It seems that at this moment he has not been called to give his life.
for your work was not completed. Imprisoned again several years
later he wrote to Timothy "For I am now ready to be offered, and the
The time of my departure is at hand. Imprisoned again for several years.
then, he wrote to Timothy: 'For I am ready to be
offered, and the time of my departure is near. I have fought a
good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to
me only, but also to all those who love his appearing.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith.
The faith: From now on, the crown of justice is stored up for me.
The Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me,
but also to all who love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:6-8).
This is a great challenge to all who own the name of Christ.
a great challenge for everyone who bears the name of Christ. We
may not be called upon to lay down our lives as Paul did (although
we may be), but we are all called to serve God in one way or another.
another. We cannot be called to give our life as
Paulo did (although he may), but we are all called to
serve God in one way or another. Who will take up the
challenge to follow Paul as he followed Christ, to fight the good fight
and to keep the faith? Who will take on the challenge of following Paul
as he followed Christ, to fight the good fight and maintain the
faith?
