Offerings (Part Two)

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Two): The Burnt Offering

The burnt offering is completely consumed on the altar. This type of offering teaches us about Christ's total dedication to God—and how we should emulate it.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Seven): The Sin and Trespass Offerings

Sin and human nature affect everyone in society—from king to commoner—but God has covered sin from every angle in the sacrifice of His Son, fulfilling Leviticus 4-5.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Three): The Meal Offering

The meal offering represents the fulfillment of the second great commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Here is how to understand this offering.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Six): The Sin Offering

Jesus' perfect offering of Himself for us fulfilled the sin offering of Leviticus 4. Our acceptance of His offering for atonement puts us under obligation.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Four): The Peace Offering

The peace (or thank) offering was the most commonly given in ancient Israel. It pictures God, the priest, and the offerer in satisfying fellowship.

Holy for the Lord

Incense symbolizes the prayers of the saints. Our offerings, as our prayers, should remain holy for the Lord, exuding a fragrant aroma.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 2)

The sacrifices were neither insignificant nor barbaric, but a teaching tool for us. In the burnt offering, we see Christ in His work for the already redeemed.

Appeasement (Part Two)

In this world, appeasement never works. However, for Christians, the Bible shows a form of appeasement that always works.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 5)

The meal offering represents the intense self-sacrifice required in service to man. Our service to man must be done for God's sake rather than man's appreciation.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 4)

The meal offering represents the second Great Commandment, love toward fellow man. Our service to others requires much grinding self-sacrifice and surrender.

Knowing Christ (Part 2)

Christ's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.

It is Done! The Perfect Peace of God

In the peace offering, Christ is the priest, offeror, and offering. Since all parties share the peace offering as a meal, it exemplifies a peaceful communion.

Approaching God Through Christ (Part Six)

The altar of incense in the Tabernacle was designed to create a pleasing odor, representing the sweet aroma of Jesus Christ, which covers our uncleanness.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 3)

Various animals were used in the burnt offering—bullocks, lambs, doves, and goats. Each depicts some characteristic of Jesus that we must emulate as we serve God.