How does the Old Testament relate to Christ's sacrifice as a sweet-smelling savor?
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The Old Testament sacrifices foreshadowed Christ's ultimate sacrifice, serving as a sweet-smelling savor that pleases God and signifies His acceptance of atonement.
The Old Testament establishes a foundation for understanding Christ's sacrifice as a sweet-smelling savor. Sacred offerings made by figures like Noah and Abraham depicted the anticipation of Christ’s ultimate atonement. For instance, when Noah offered sacrifices after the flood and God accepted them with a sweet savor, it symbolized divine acceptance of faith expressed through sacrificial offerings. These Old Testament rituals pointed forward to Christ, who is the ultimate Lamb of God. His sacrifice fulfilled the requirement of the law by being the perfect and final offering, eternally pleasing to the Lord. This connection deepens our understanding of God’s plan of redemption throughout history and underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, clarifying that Christ is the fulfillment of all sacrificial system prophecies.
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