How does Leviticus 9:10 connect to New Testament teachings on sacrifice and obedience? The Scene in Leviticus 9:10 “But the fat, the kidneys, and the lobe of the liver from the sin offering he burned on the altar, as the LORD had commanded Moses.” • First worship service after the tabernacle’s dedication • Aaron obeys exact instructions—every piece goes where God said • The innermost parts (fat, kidneys, liver) are given wholly to the Lord, emphasizing that nothing hidden or “internal” is exempt from His claim Why the Details Matter • God’s commands are precise; obedience is not negotiable • The “fat” was considered the richest portion—reserved for God alone (cf. Leviticus 3:16) • Burning these organs points to total consecration: even what is unseen by people must be yielded to Him • The verse pairs sacrifice with obedience; one without the other is incomplete (cf. 1 Samuel 15:22) Foreshadowing Christ’s Complete Offering • Old-covenant sacrifices were “a shadow of the good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1) • Jesus, the true Sin Offering, held nothing back—body, soul, and will (Hebrews 10:10; John 19:30) • Just as the innermost parts were consumed, Christ’s entire being was offered up, satisfying every divine requirement (2 Corinthians 5:21) • John 1:29 identifies Him as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,” fulfilling what Leviticus pictured Obedience Perfected in the New Covenant • Leviticus highlights human priests obeying; the Gospels highlight the perfect Priest obeying: – “I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me” (John 14:31) – “He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8) • Christ’s obedience secures ours; He succeeded where every prior priest only symbolized success Living Sacrifices: Our Response • Because His once-for-all offering is complete, believers are called to respond: – “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1) • Practical implications: – Yield hidden motives, thoughts, and affections—the “kidneys and liver” of the heart – Treat God’s Word with the same seriousness Aaron showed; partial obedience is disobedience – Let everyday choices demonstrate that Christ’s sacrifice has changed you Key Takeaways • Leviticus 9:10 links sacrifice and exact obedience; the New Testament shows these joined perfectly in Christ • The detailed burning of inner parts foreshadows Jesus’ total self-giving on the cross • Because His obedience is complete, ours can be wholehearted—offering every unseen part of life back to the One who redeemed us |
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