Leviticus chapter 1

Sometimes the book of Leviticus can be seen as a very hard book to read or understand. The thing is it is still very relevant for us since it speaks to us of the Lord Jesus Christ in various ways regarding His sacrifice on the cross. Therefore today I would like to look at chapter 1 of Leviticus in regards to his great sacrifice for us. "If his offering [be] a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD. And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. "(v.3-4) The Lamb had to be without blemish. At Passover time in a Jewish home the male  Passover lamb had to be set apart four days before the sacrifice. (Exodus 12v 3) The lamb was observed for defects and could not be used if it was imperfect. Typologically this speaks of Christ. He was the sinless Lamb of God offered to take away the sin of the world. (John 1:29) Now note in verse 4 that those who were offering the lamb had to place their hand upon the sacrifice for it to be accepted as an atonement for them. Therefore if the sacrifice was offered but they did not put their hand on it would not have atoned for them. Christ has been sacrificed - but you must reach out to touch him. You can do this by putting your faith in His finished work on the cross. Once you place your hand on Him His sacrifice atones for you! Nevertheless, even though He has been offered, if you do not place your hand upon Him, His atonement will avail nothing for you. Your sin can only be forgiven if you confess that you are a sinner and rely on nothing but Christ - He is the only way to heaven (John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.)  I will look at more from chapter one next time. Bye for now.