strange religious beliefs of the ancient Jews. If we do, we miss so much. If we are careless here, we miss Jesus. The fact is that Leviticus is replete with types and allusions to the person and work of Jesus Christ. The five offerings described in chapters 1–7 all point to Christ. Compare the descriptions found here with the picture of Christ found in the Gospels, and the connections become crystal clear. The burnt offering typifies Christ’s total offering in submission to His Father’s will. The
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