June 24, 2010 lesson 3 of Leviticus 4:1-6:7

What is it that distinguishes the sin and guilt offerings from the burnt, meal, and peace offerings? See 4:2, 13, 22, ect. Of what divine provision for our need are we assured here? Cf. Lev 17:11. Answer: The burnt, meal, and peace offerings are offerings of worship. The sin offering is a mandatory offering seeking atonement. Blood is life, and blood sacrifice is needed for atonement. Thanks to Christ sacrifices are no longer needed. It is His blood that atones for our sins.


Notice particularly what was done with the body and with the blood of the sacrifice in the sin offering (4:6, 7, 11,12). How do these solemn ordinances indicate God’s hatred of sin, and suggest some of the fearful results that can arise out of sin? Answer: I am missing the point on this one. I just read Pastor Troy’s response. Although I did note that the blood was on the altar and the flesh was out in the ash heap, I did not make the connection with the works of the flesh. Makes total sense, however.

Note: The sin and guilt offerings have much in common, but the sin offering had reference rather to the person of the offender in his guilt toward God, whereas the guilt offering was an atonement for the offence especially in its relation to man. Hence the sin offering differed for different classes of persons (4:3, 13, 22, 27); and in the guilt offering the guilty party, in addition to his offering, had also to make amends for the wrong done (5:16; 6:4-5).