LAWS REGARDING THE SIN OFFERING
Keywords 6:25
"Say to Aaron and his sons: 'These
are the regulations for the sin offering: The sin offering is to be slaughtered
before the LORD in the place the burnt offering is slaughtered; it is most holy.
1. Verse 25 says the sin offering is to
be offered before the LORD, for it is holy. The expression “before the LORD” is used more than 60 times in the book
of Leviticus, and holy (or holiness) is used 152 times, more than any other
book of the Bible. These laws for sacrifice reveal a God who is holy and who demands his
people be holy.
2. A portion of the sin offering is given to the priest who offered it
(26), unless it is offered for national atonement. Then it is to be burnt
completely (30). Anything that touches it must be cleaned specially because the
offering literally takes on sin. The laws regarding the guilt offering are
similar (7:1-10). The blood (life) and fat (the best portion) of the sacrifice
are offered completely to God, and the rest of the meat portions of the
offering belong to the priest who officiates the sacrifice. The sacrifices are
holy and must be eaten in his holy tabernacle. Similarly, a portion of the
grain offerings belongs to the priest (9) and must be eaten in the holy place.
These laws instilled a dread of sin and a joy in holiness.
3. Moreover, these laws discipline us not to approach God casually. Sin
which separates us from God is serious and must be dealt with. Ultimately, the
sacrifice of Jesus makes us holy. We must loathe sin and worship the Lamb
Jesus! (Rev 5:12)
Prayer Father, thank you for Jesus who sanctifies us by his blood. Help me to
worship you properly.
One Word Worship Holy God in a proper way
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