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What does the Bible say about the burnt offering in Leviticus?

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The burnt offering symbolizes the eternal nature of God’s wrath against sin and serves as a reminder of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

In Leviticus 6, the burnt offering represents God’s eternal wrath against sin, signifying that He hates sin with an everlasting fury. The fire on the altar is to burn perpetually, underscoring the unquenchable nature of divine wrath against unconfessed sin. This foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice, who, as our burnt offering, endured the fires of God's wrath on behalf of His people. Through His suffering and death, believers are brought to peace with God, fulfilling the sacrificial requirement laid down in the law. Thus, the burnt offering serves as a crucial picture of redemption and reconciliation with God, accomplished through Christ’s finished work.
Scripture References: Leviticus 6:8-13, Hebrews 10:10-14, Leviticus 1:1-9, Hebrews 7:26, Leviticus 1:3-9, Hebrews 9:12-14, Hebrews 10:1-12

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Forever Burning
Ian Potts · Aug 3, 2014
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