Bible/Topics/BURNT OFFERING, THE
BURNT OFFERING, THE[edit | edit source]
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To be offered only to the Lord
Specially acceptable
The most ancient of all sacrifices
Offered by the Jews before the law
TO BE TAKEN FROM
Was an atonement for sin
Guilt transferred to, by imposition of hands
REQUIRED TO BE
Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar
If a bird, the blood was wrung out at the side of the altar
Ashes of, collected at foot of the altar, and conveyed
Skin of, given to the priests for clothing
WAS OFFERED
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The fat, &c of all peace offerings laid on, and consumed with
Of the wicked, not accepted by God
Obedience better than
Knowledge of God better than
Love of God better than
Abraham tried by the command to offer Isaac as
Incapable of removing sin, and reconciling to God
The most costly, no adequate tribute to God
Guilt of unauthorised persons offering
Guilt of offering, except in the place appointed
Of human victims execrated
ILLUSTRATIVE OF