Sacrifice is one of the foundational themes of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, the idea of offering something valuable to God—whether an animal, possession, time, or one’s very life—appears repeatedly as a way to express devotion, repentance, gratitude, and covenant. Sacrifice was not just ritualistic; it was deeply spiritual, often symbolizing obedience, love, worship, and the foreshadowing of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross. We will be looking into the major types of sacrifices in the Bible, their meanings, and how they point us to deeper spiritual truths. 1. Burnt Offering (Holocaust) Leviticus 1:3-9 The burnt offering, also called a " holocaust ," was a sacrifice entirely consumed by fire. It symbolized complete surrender and devotion to God. The animal, usually a bull, sheep, goat, or bird (depending on the offerer's means), was placed on the altar, and the entir...
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