Numbers 28: Faithfulness in Worship

Key Verse: Numbers 28:2 

"Command the people of Israel and say to them, ‘My offering, my food for my food offerings, my pleasing aroma, you shall be careful to offer to me at its appointed time.’"

Numbers 28 shifts the focus to worship and sacrifice, as God reminds Israel of the daily, weekly, and special festival offerings they must observe. After the transition of leadership in Numbers 27, this chapter re-establishes that worship and obedience to God must continue, no matter the season.

This passage teaches us that consistent devotion to God is essential—worship is not just for special moments but should be a daily lifestyle.

The Daily Offerings: A Continual Act of Worship

God commanded that two lambs be sacrificed every day—one in the morning and one in the evening (Numbers 28:3-8).

This symbolizes:

• Daily dependence on God—Just as Israel needed daily sacrifices, we need daily fellowship with Him.

• The importance of consistency in worship—Faith is not just for emergencies but for everyday life.

• Christ as our continual atonement—Jesus, the Lamb of God, became our final and perfect offering (John 1:29).

Do we take time every day to focus on God, or do we only turn to Him in crisis? True worship is a daily practice, not just a Sunday event.

The Weekly and Monthly Offerings: Honoring God in Time

• Sabbath Offerings – Every seventh day, additional sacrifices were required (Numbers 28:9-10).

• New Moon Offerings – Every month, a special burnt offering was to be made (Numbers 28:11-15).

These offerings remind us that:

• Our time belongs to God—He deserves the first and best.

• Worship should shape our schedules, not the other way around.

• Spiritual renewal is needed regularly, not just occasionally.

Is God at the center of your schedule, or is worship something you try to “fit in” when convenient?

The Festival Offerings: Remembering God’s Faithfulness

The rest of the chapter details the offerings for Israel’s major feasts, including:

1. Passover – Remembering deliverance from Egypt (Numbers 28:16-25).

2. The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) – Celebrating God’s provision (Numbers 28:26-31).

These feasts remind us that:

• Worship is not just personal—it is communal.

• God’s past faithfulness should be remembered and celebrated.

• Spiritual rhythms help us stay grounded in faith.

Final Thought

Numbers 28 teaches us that faithful worship is not optional—it is the foundation of a strong spiritual life.

• Daily devotion keeps us close to God.

• Regular worship shapes our hearts and priorities.

• Remembering God’s faithfulness fuels our faith for the future.

Are you consistently setting aside time for God, or has worship become secondary in your life? Faithfulness in small acts of worship leads to a deeper relationship with Him.