How can we honor God with offerings?
In what ways can we honor God through "burnt offerings" in our lives?

Opening Verse

“...the priest is to burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.” (Leviticus 1:9)


Understanding the Original Burnt Offering

• Entire animal consumed—nothing held back

• Voluntary act of worship, expressing devotion and atonement

• Fragrant aroma to God, symbolizing wholehearted surrender


Christ, the Perfect Fulfillment

• “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:2)

• His once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10) means our offerings are now spiritual, springing from His finished work


Living “Burnt Offerings” Today

Romans 12:1 calls us to present our bodies “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God”

• Whole-life surrender mirrors the total consumption on the altar


Practical Expressions of Modern Burnt Offerings

• Daily Obedience — Choosing God’s way over self, even in small decisions

• Costly Worship — Setting aside time, energy, and resources for adoration and service (2 Samuel 24:24)

• Sacrificial Giving — Financial generosity that stretches us (Philippians 4:18)

• Persistent Praise — “The fruit of lips that confess His name.” (Hebrews 13:15)

• Repentant Living — Turning from sin quickly, letting Christ’s blood purify conscience and conduct (1 John 1:9)

• Compassionate Service — Acts of love done for “the least of these” become offerings to the Lord (Matthew 25:40)

• Proclaiming the Gospel — Sharing Christ so others join the fragrant procession of worshipers (2 Corinthians 2:14-15)


Why These Please God

• They arise from faith (Hebrews 11:6)

• They reflect Christ’s own sacrificial love

• They display undivided devotion—“all on the altar,” nothing reserved


Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Leviticus 6:8-13; Psalm 51:16-17; Isaiah 1:11-18; Mark 12:33; 1 Peter 2:5

How does Leviticus 23:37 connect with New Testament teachings on sacrifice?
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