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How does the meat offering connect to Christ?

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The meat offering symbolizes Christ's perfect humanity and His role as our sustainer, representing the life we have through His sacrifice.

The meat offering is a profound representation of Christ in His life. While the burnt offering illustrates redemption through Christ's death, the meat offering emphasizes His perfect human character and conduct. It consists of fine flour without leaven, symbolizing Christ's sinlessness. This offering had oil, representing the Holy Spirit, and frankincense, which signifies the sweetness of His life. Thus, the offering illustrates how we feast on Christ, who is our sustenance and life. He is the true bread from Heaven and the one who meets every spiritual and physical need of His people, assuring us of His continued provision.
Scripture References: Leviticus 2:1-16, John 6:35, Isaiah 61:1

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The Meat Offering II
Jim Byrd · Jun 28, 2015
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