Why is proper worship centered on Christ's sacrifice?

Proper worship is inherently linked to the sacrifice of Christ, which fulfills God’s requirement for acceptable worship. In worship, we look to Christ as both our altar and our sacrifice, symbolizing that without His atoning work, we cannot approach God. Noah’s offerings were a pattern for us, showing that worship must be anchored in God’s prescribed means of atonement. As Hebrews 13:10 highlights, our altar is Christ, and it is through Him that our worship becomes a sweet savor to God. When we worship, we must do so in the reality of Christ's completed work on our behalf, acknowledging that it is His righteousness, not our own, that gains us favor with God.