The peace offering of the Old Testament was an offering eaten by the one making the sacrifice. One particular form the peace offering took was a thanksgiving offering. Leviticus 7:13 tells us that this thanksgiving offering was made with leavened bread. There was meat offered, too. For the priest was the one who sprinkled the blood of the peace offering (Leviticus 7:14). So bread and blood marked the peace offering in the Old Testament. And the same holds true for the peace offering before us. 

The blood of Christ testifies to our peace. Many have cried, “Peace! Peace!” when there is no peace. Cain attempted just that. But his brother’s blood cried out from the ground, testifying to his guilt and murder. But we have come to the blood of the new covenant, blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. As the Levitical priests would sprinkle the blood of the peace offering, so has our Great High priest sprinkled us and washed us thoroughly from our sin.

Likewise, the leavened bread testifies. This bread of the peace offering has a bounce to it. This bread has a spring it its step. Why is that? Because this is the bread of peace. You are not only sprinkled clean by the blood. You are also filled with good things. You have not only had your filth removed. You now consume life, peace, and joy. The only response can be a song of praise in your mouth as you eat and drink at this table.

The Lord has always welcomed His people to feast with him on the peace offering. And that is what He calls you to do now. So come giving thanks for peace that was by the Son of God Himself. It is a peace that surpasses all understanding. So come in faith and welcome to Jesus Christ.