How does Leviticus 5:14 connect with Jesus' sacrifice for our sins? Leviticus 5:14 in Context “Then the LORD said to Moses,”. • This short sentence launches the section on the “guilt offering” (vv. 14-19), sometimes called the “trespass offering.” • The offering was required when someone unintentionally violated “the LORD’s holy things,” bringing objective guilt even without deliberate intent. What the Guilt Offering Teaches • Sin is more than a feeling; it is a measurable debt before a holy God. • Even unintentional offenses demand payment (v. 15). • The prescribed payment was a spotless ram plus restitution “with an additional fifth” (v. 16), underscoring both substitution and restoration. Direct Links to Jesus’ Sacrifice • Substitutionary payment – The unblemished ram prefigures Christ, “a lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:19). • Objective guilt removed – Hebrews 9:14: “how much more will the blood of Christ… cleanse our consciences from dead works.” • Restitution accomplished – At Calvary, Jesus not only cancels the debt but restores our relationship with God, reconciling us (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). • Intentional and unintentional sin covered – Isaiah 53:10: “Yet it pleased the LORD to crush Him… He will make His life an offering for guilt.” Jesus fulfills the very category named in Leviticus 5. Atonement: From Shadow to Substance • Leviticus gives the pattern; Christ supplies the reality (Hebrews 10:1-4). • The repeated animal sacrifices pointed forward to the single, final sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12). • The added restitution percentage hints at super-abundant grace—Jesus provides more than mere cancellation; He gifts righteousness (Romans 5:17). Personal Takeaways for Today • Sin, even unintended, is serious—yet fully answered in Christ. • Trust the completeness of Jesus’ payment; nothing remains outstanding. • Live gratefully and ethically, reflecting the restored fellowship His sacrifice secures. |
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