(Lev. 5:14–6:7; 7:1–10)
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:1–2 male or female. This is similar to the burnt offering in manner of presentation (cf. 1:3–9), but different in that a female was allowed.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:4 the fat. All of the fat was dedicated to the Lord (3:3–5, 9–11, 14–16).
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:6–11 Pertains to sheep used in the peace offering.
Christ in the Levitical Offerings
Christ in the Levitical Offerings
Offering Christ's Provision Christ's Character 1. Burnt Offering atonement Christ's sinless nature (Lev. 1:3–17; 6:8–13) 2. Grain Offering dedication/consecration Christ was wholly devoted to the Father's purposes (Lev. 2:1–16; 6:14–23) 3. Peace Offering reconciliation/fellowship Christ was at peace with God (Lev. 3:1–17; 7:11–36) 4. Sin Offering propitiation Christ's substitutionary death (Lev. 4:1–5:13; 6:24–30) 5. Guilt Offering repentance Christ paid it all for redemption (Lev. 5:14–6:7; 7:1–10) © 1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:11 as a food. The sacrifice was intended to symbolize a meal between God and the one offering it, where peace and friendship were epitomized by sharing that meal together.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:12–16 Pertains to goats used in the peace offering.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 3:17 eat neither fat nor blood. The details given in the chapter distinctly define which fat was to be burned and not eaten, so that whatever adhered to other parts or was mixed with them might be eaten. As with many facets of the Mosaic legislation, there were underlying health benefits also.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:1–6:7 The sin (4:1–5:13) and guilt (5:14–6:7) offerings differed from the previous three in that the former were voluntary and these were compulsory. The sin offering differed from the guilt offering in that the former involved iniquity where restitution was not possible, while in the latter it was
possible.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:1–5:13 See 6:24–30 for the priests' instructions. The sin offering atoned for sins committed unknowingly where restitution was impossible. This was a required sacrifice, as was the guilt offering (5:14–6:7). Unintentional sins of commission (4:1–35) and unintentional sins of omission (5:1–13) are discussed. Leviticus 4:1–35 indicates the person committing the sin: 1) the high priest (vv. 3–12); 2) the congregation (vv. 13–21); 3) a leader (vv. 22–26); and 4) an individual (vv. 27–35). Leviticus 5:1–13 unfolds according to the animal sacrificed: 1) lamb/goat (vv. 1–6); 2) bird (vv. 7–10); and 3) flour (vv. 11–13).
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:2 unintentionally. The intended meaning is to stray into a sinful situation, but not necessarily to be taken completely by surprise (see esv footnote, "by mistake"). Numbers 15:30–31 illustrates the defiant attitude of intentional sin. not to be done . . . does any. Sins of commission.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:3–12 Sacrifices for the sin of the high priest are given.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:3 the anointed priest. See Ex. 29:29 and Lev. 16:32, which defined this person as the high priest. bringing guilt on the people. Only the high priest, due to his representative position, was capable of this type of guilt infusion. For example, Achan had brought about the defeat of Israel when he held back the spoils, but the entire nation was not executed, as was his family (cf. Josh. 7:22–26).
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:5 into the tent of meeting. He actually went into the Holy Place.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:6 seven times. The number of completion or perfection, indicating the nature of God's forgiveness (Ps. 103:12). the veil of the sanctuary. The veil marked the entry into the very presence of God in the Most Holy Place.
LEVITICUS—NOTE ON 4:7 altar of fragrant incense. See Ex. 30:1–10. This altar was in the tabernacle proper before the veil. It was so close to the ark that Hebrews speaks of it as actually being in the Most Holy Place (Heb. 9:4). This altar was also sprinkled with blood on the Day of Atonement (Ex. 30:10). altar of burnt offering. The altar in the courtyard on which blood was normally splashed.