February 8th 2026 Leviticus ch 1
God ordained different kinds of oblations and sacrifices, to assure his people of the forgiveness of their offences, if they offered them in true faith and obedience.
Also, he appointed the priests and Levites, their apparel, offices, conduct, and portion.
He showed what feasts they should observe, and at what times.
He declared by these sacrifices and ceremonies, that the reward of sin is death, and that without the blood of Christ, the innocent Lamb of God, there can be no forgiveness of sins.
V 1-2 The offering of sacrifices was an rule of true religion, from the fall of man unto the coming of Christ. But until the Israelites were in the wilderness, no very particular regulations seem to have been appointed. The general design of these laws is plain.
The sacrifices typified Christ; they also shadowed out the believer's duty, character, privilege, and communion with God. ….There is scarcely any thing spoken of the Lord Jesus in Scripture which has not also a reference to his people. The book begins with the laws concerning sacrifices; the most ancient were the burnt-offerings, about which God here gives Moses directions. It is taken for granted that the people would be willing to bring offerings to the Lord. The very light of nature directs man, some way or other, to do honour to his Maker, as his Lord. Immediately after the fall, sacrifices were ordained.
V 3-9 In the due performance of the Levitical ordinances, the mysteries of the spiritual world are represented by corresponding natural objects; and future events are exhibited in these rites.
Without this, the whole will seem unmeaning ceremonies. There is in these things a type of the sufferings of the Son of God, who was to be a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world? The burning body of an animal was but a faint representation of that everlasting misery, which we all have deserved; and which our Lord bore in his body and in his soul, when he died under the load of our iniquities.
1. The beast to be offered must be without blemish.
This signified the strength and purity that were in Christ, and the holy life that should be in his people.
2. The owner must offer it of his own free will.
What is done in religion, so as to please God, must be done by love. Christ willingly offered himself for us.
3. It must be offered at the door of the tabernacle, where the brazen altar of burnt-offerings stood, which sanctified the gift: he must offer it at the door, as one unworthy to enter, and acknowledging that a sinner can have no communion with God, but by sacrifice.
4. The offerer must put his hand upon the head of his offering, signifying thereby, his desire and hope that it might be accepted from him, to make atonement for him.
5. The sacrifice was to be killed before the Lord, in an orderly manner, and to honour God.
It signified also, that in Christians the flesh must be crucified with its corrupt affections and lust.
6. The priests were to sprinkle the blood upon the altar; for the blood being the life, that was it which made atonement.
This signified the pacifying and purifying of our consciences, by the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ upon them by faith.
7. The beast was to be divided into several pieces, and then to be burned upon the altar.
The burning of the sacrifice signified the sharp sufferings of Christ, and the devout affections with which, as a holy fire, Christians must offer up themselves, their whole spirit, soul, and body, unto God.
8. This is said to be an offering of a sweet savour.
As an act of obedience to a Divine command, and a type of Christ, this was well-pleasing to God; and the spiritual sacrifices of Christians are acceptable to God, through Christ, 1 Peter 2:5|.
V 10-17 Those who could not offer a bullock, were to bring a sheep or a goat; and those who were not able to do that, were accepted of God, if they brought a turtle-dove, or a pigeon.
Those creatures were chosen for sacrifice which were mild, and gentle, and harmless; to show the innocence and meekness that were in Christ, and that should be in Christians.
The offering of the poor was as typical of Christ's atonement as the more costly sacrifices, and expressed as fully repentance, faith, and devotedness to God.
We have no excuse, if we refuse the pleasant and reasonable service now required.
But we can no more offer the sacrifice of a broken heart, or of praise and thanksgiving, than an Israelite could offer a bullock or a goat, except as God hath first given to us.
The more we do in the Lord's service, the greater are our obligations to him, for the will, for the ability, and opportunity.
In many things God leaves us to fix what shall be spent in his service, whether of our time or our substance;
yet where God's providence has put much into a man's power, scanty offerings will not be accepted, for they are not proper expressions of a willing mind.
Let us be devoted in body and soul to his service, whatever he may call us to give, venture, do, or suffer for his sake.
News from the Church New dates
18th February…. Knit and natter is a time to finish old projects or learn new skills
if you just want to talk well that’s OK too
4th March..…..Friendship Group, (this covers all ages and the lonely people)
ANSWERS TO 1st February QUESTIONS
1) The Presidents and Princes 2) Darius 3) He Prayed 4) Sad 5) An Angel 6) His accusers and their families 7) Ninevah 8) Tarshish 9) Joppa 10) Sleeping 11) Throw him overboard 12) Swallowed by a fish 13) He Prayed 14) 3 days and 3 nights 15) He went to Ninevah 16) They repented
Bible Quiz this week’s Quiz is when Jesus was a boy
1 Who was the mother of Jesus?
2 Who was Mary’s husband?
3 What name was given to Jesus at his birth , meaning “God with us”?
4 Who gave the decree that all should be taxed?
5 Which city is known as “the city of David”.?
6 What were the first two words the Angel spoke to the shepherds?
7 Where did the shepherds find the baby lying?
8 Where did Mary and Joseph take Jesus to escape King Herod’s wrath?
9 What were the Wise men’s gifts?
10 In what village did Jesus grow up in?
11 Where did Mary and Joseph travel to each year?
12 What happened there every year?
13 How old was Jesus when He went with Mary and Joseph to there?
14 How long had they travelled home before realizing Jesus was not with them?
15 How many days went by before they found Him?
16 What had He been doing?
God Bless