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How do we know that Jesus' sacrifice fulfills the burnt offering?

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Jesus fulfills the burnt offering by being the perfect, unblemished sacrifice for our sins.

The burnt offering, which required a male animal without blemish, foreshadows Jesus Christ, who is sinless and pure. In Leviticus 1:3-4, the one bringing the offering would place their hands on the animal, symbolizing the transfer of guilt. This action prefigures Christ bearing our sins on the cross. In Hebrews 10:12, we learn that Jesus offered Himself once for all, confirming that His sacrifice is the ultimate fulfillment of all Old Testament sacrifices, including the burnt offering. Thus, through His death and resurrection, Jesus secures atonement, ensuring that God's justice and mercy are both upheld.
Scripture References: Leviticus 1:3-4, Hebrews 10:12

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The Law of the Burnt Offering
Henry Sant · Mar 6, 2016
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