The Doctrine of Christ - Christ in the Sacrifices

"Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock." (Leviticus 1:2)
The sacrifice of Christ on Calvary is typologically portrayed in the five major sacrifices offered in the Old Testament. The whole burnt offering emphasizes Christ's offering of Himself without spot to God in complete obedience to the will of God. The meal offering (meat in the archaic sense: food) emphasizes the balance, fragrance, and purity of that life which was offered. The peace offering emphasizes the reconciliation that was accomplished on the Cross. The sin and trespass offerings emphasize the atoning nature of Christ's sacrifice, saving men from all sin-past, present, and future.
Application: As we think of the complete sacrifice of Christ for our sin, we are reminded of our responsibility to give ourselves as living sacrifices to God.