25 Questions
In the sacrificial system, the burnt offering is the only type of animal offering.
False
In the Torah, a wife can represent her family and bring an offering to the Lord.
False
The grain offering is also an animal offering.
False
The involvement of the offerer is only required for the burnt offering.
False
The priest brings the offering to the Lord on behalf of the offerer.
False
The priest is responsible for selecting the animal to be offered.
False
The offerer is required to lay their hand on the burnt offering.
True
The priest is responsible for slaughtering the animal in the burnt offering process.
False
The offerer is not involved in the butchering process after the animal is slaughtered.
False
The priest is solely responsible for bringing the offering to the Lord in the proper way.
False
The grain offering is offered to make atonement on behalf of the offerer.
False
The priest eats the entire animal brought for the peace offering.
False
The offerer has three days to eat the meat from the peace offering.
False
Restitution is only required for the sin offering.
False
The peace offering is only for times of thanksgiving or when a vow has been fulfilled.
False
The sin offering and guilt offering are sweet aroma offerings to Yahweh.
False
The sin offering is only for intentional sins.
False
The guilt offering is required for all types of sins, including intentional and unintentional sins.
False
The peace offering is the middle offering in the sequence of the five offerings in Leviticus.
True
The sin and guilt offerings are only required for leaders and not for the common people.
False
The peace offering is the culminating and longest description given in the priestly instruction.
True
The sin and guilt offering only deal with past sins and do not involve recommitment to Yahweh.
False
The grain offering can only be brought when there is sin involved.
False
The priestly mediation is not necessary for forgiveness in the Old Testament sacrificial system.
False
The Old Testament offerings do not anticipate or look forward to the ultimate offering of Christ.
False
Study Notes
The Burnt Offering
- The burnt offering is a type of offering that is a sweet aroma to the Lord
- The offerer is responsible for selecting the right animal, which must be a male without defect
- The offerer must lay their hand on the head of the animal, identifying with it and acknowledging that it is taking their place
- The offerer must kill the animal, and then the priest's sons will offer up the blood and sprinkle it around the altar
- The offerer must then skin the animal and cut it into pieces, and the priest's sons will arrange the pieces on the altar
- The offerer is responsible for butchering the animal, cleaning the entrails, and giving the hide to the priest
The Offerer's Involvement
- The offerer must personally select the animal and bring it to the priest
- The offerer must identify with the animal and acknowledge that it is taking their place
- The offerer must kill the animal and butcher it, demonstrating their personal involvement in the sacrifice
The Five Offerings
- The five offerings are:
- Burnt offering
- Grain offering
- Peace offering
- Sin offering
- Guilt offering
- The burnt offering, peace offering, sin offering, and guilt offering involve animals, while the grain offering is a non-animal offering
- The sin offering and guilt offering are not sweet aromas to the Lord, but are instead used for atonement and forgiveness
The Sin and Guilt Offerings
- The sin offering is used to atone for unwitting sins, and is accompanied by restitution
- The guilt offering is used to atone for sins that have caused harm to others, and is accompanied by restitution plus 20%
- The sin and guilt offerings are used to repair the rupture in the relationship with Yahweh caused by sin
The Peace Offering
- The peace offering is a type of offering that is used to express thanksgiving and declare harmony with Yahweh
- The peace offering is used to declare fellowship with Yahweh and to express gratitude for His blessings
- The peace offering can be brought by anyone, and is a way to declare peace and harmony with Yahweh
Atonement and Forgiveness
- The offerings are the basis of atonement and forgiveness
- The priest makes atonement for the offerer, and the offerer is forgiven
- The assurance of forgiveness comes from the fact that the offering is consumed by Yahweh, indicating that the sin has been dealt with
- The Old Testament offers a means of forgiveness and atonement, which is fulfilled in Christ
Explore the ancient Jewish sacrificial system, focusing on the burnt offerings and the role of priests in bringing them to Yahweh. Learn about the different types of offerings and their significance in biblical worship. Test your understanding of this important aspect of biblical history.
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