How do the offerings in Leviticus 7:37 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice? Leviticus 7:37 – A Snapshot of the Offerings “Leviticus 7:37: ‘This is the law of the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, the ordination offering, and the peace offering.’” One verse gathers six distinct sacrifices. Each foreshadows a facet of the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus (Hebrews 10:10). Burnt Offering – Christ’s Total Devotion • Entire animal consumed; nothing held back (Leviticus 1). • “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering” (Ephesians 5:2). • His surrender was complete (Philippians 2:8). Grain Offering – Christ’s Sinless Service • Fine flour, oil, frankincense—no leaven (Leviticus 2). • Symbolizes flawless character and Spirit-filled life. • Jesus, the “bread of life” (John 6:35), lived without sin (Hebrews 4:15). Sin Offering – Christ Bears Our Sin • Blood for atonement of unintentional sin (Leviticus 4–5). • “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us” (2 Corinthians 5:21). • Fulfilled at Calvary (Hebrews 9:26; Isaiah 53:6). Guilt Offering – Restitution Accomplished • Addressed specific trespass plus restitution (Leviticus 5:14–6:7). • Christ satisfies justice and restores what was lost (1 Corinthians 6:20; Romans 5:15–17). Ordination Offering – A New Priesthood • Blood on ear, thumb, toe to consecrate priests (Leviticus 8). • Jesus is sacrifice and High Priest (Hebrews 8:1). • His blood consecrates believers as “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). Peace Offering – Reconciled Fellowship • Shared meal in God’s presence (Leviticus 3). • “Having made peace through the blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:20). • We now enter boldly (Hebrews 10:19). Pulling It All Together • Burnt: Christ’s total surrender for us. • Grain: Christ’s perfect life offered. • Sin: Christ bearing our sin. • Guilt: Christ making full restitution. • Ordination: Christ installing a new priesthood. • Peace: Christ granting unhindered fellowship. Leviticus 7:37 stands as a banner over the sacrificial system, and every line points straight to the cross. The shadows find their substance in Jesus—through Him we are forgiven, consecrated, and at peace with the living God. |
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