Listed here are the five key offerings the Israelites made to God. They made these offerings in order to have their sins forgiven and to restore their fellowship with God. The death of Jesus Christ made these sacrifices unnecessary. Because of his death, our sins were completely forgiven, and fellowship with God has been restored.
Purpose: To make payment for sins in general
Significance: Showed a person’s devotion to God
Christ, the Perfect Offering: Christ’s death was the perfect offering
Purpose: To show honor and respect to God in worship
Significance: Acknowledged that all we have belongs to God
Christ, the Perfect Offering: Christ was the perfect man, who gave all of himself to God and others
Purpose: To express gratitude to God
Significance: Symbolized peace and fellowship with God
Christ, the Perfect Offering: Christ is the only way to fellowship with God
Purpose: To make payment for unintentional sins of uncleanness, neglect, or thoughtlessness
Significance: Restored the sinner to fellowship with God; showed seriousness of sin
Christ, the Perfect Offering: Christ’s death restores our fellowship with God
Purpose: To make payment for sins against God and others. A sacrifice was made to God, and the injured person was repaid or compensated
Significance: Provided compensation for injured parties
Christ, the Perfect Offering: Christ’s death takes away the deadly consequences of sin