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What Did the Burnt Offerings Really Mean? – Leviticus E3

Jun 13, 2022

Dive into the rich symbolism of burnt offerings in Leviticus as ancient rituals connect deeply with themes of devotion and spiritual transformation. Explore the five significant sacrifices that facilitated atonement and communion with God, showcasing their importance for maintaining divine relationships. Discover how these practices emphasize community, sacrifice, and the joy of shared meals, all while revealing broader biblical themes of love and reconciliation. The discussion beautifully links these historical rites to modern understandings of faith and connection.

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Ait's Offering Back All Your Stuff

02:33

The Atonement Is What Repairs the Relationship

03:16

The Sin Offering

05:11

Ao, I'm Looking Down, There's the Altar Yet

03:43

Intro

2min

Exploring Atonement: The Five Sacrifices of Leviticus

6min

Burnt Offerings: A Path to Communion

14min

The Spiritual Significance of Biblical Offerings

7min

Sacred Feasts and Peace Offerings

6min

Atonement and Restoration: The Chatat and Asham Offerings

11min

The Essence of Sacrifice

6min

What is the significance of the offerings described in Leviticus? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they walk through the five offerings ancient Israelites made to Yahweh and see how the purpose of these practices sound a lot like the teachings of Jesus. Even here in Leviticus, Yahweh’s hope for his people is the same: love God and love your neighbor.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-9:01)
Part two (9:01-24:26)
Part three (24:26-33:20)
Part four (33:20-52:37)

Referenced Resources

Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticus, L. Michael Morales
Leviticus: A Book of Ritual and Ethics, Jacob Milgrom
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde
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Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Educated Fool" by Jackie Hill Perry
"Analogs" by GreyFlood
Sound design by Dan Gummel

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Tyler Bailey. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by MacKenzie Buxman and Ashlyn Heise.

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