Leviticus 1

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by: Debbie Galyen

04/25/2025

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“If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish. He shall bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before the Lord” (v3). Animal sacrifice was common in the ancient world, but Leviticus gave Israelite worshipers specific instructions to honor the Creator. The animal had to be without blemish (something valuable), and the Israelites were not to randomly sacrifice anywhere or anyhow; they were to come to the place where God’s presence dwelt.  

Like us, Israelite worshipers wanted to get close to God and receive mercy. When they offered what they had, by faith, their sacrifices were a “pleasing aroma” to the Lord (1:17).  

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“If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish. He shall bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before the Lord” (v3). Animal sacrifice was common in the ancient world, but Leviticus gave Israelite worshipers specific instructions to honor the Creator. The animal had to be without blemish (something valuable), and the Israelites were not to randomly sacrifice anywhere or anyhow; they were to come to the place where God’s presence dwelt.  

Like us, Israelite worshipers wanted to get close to God and receive mercy. When they offered what they had, by faith, their sacrifices were a “pleasing aroma” to the Lord (1:17).  

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