The Law & the Sacrifices
Classes
Class 1: All the Fat is Yahweh's
The class explores the concept of sacrifices in Leviticus, emphasizing God's portion, which is the internal fat covering vital organs, symbolizing the inner thoughts and intentions of the heart. The class draws parallels between these sacrifices and the sacrifice of Christ, highlighting the importance of inner conviction and dedication to God.
Class 2: Sin Offering
The class discusses the sin offering in Leviticus, emphasizing the necessity of bloodshed for atonement and the importance of repentance and dedication to God. It highlights the symbolism of the sin offering and its parallels with Christ's sacrifice.
Class 3: Trespass Offering
The class discusses the trespass offering in Leviticus, emphasizing the need for material reparation when wronging a brother and the uniqueness of the ram sacrifice. It also draws parallels to Christ's sacrifice, noting how He was wronged without committing violence or deceit, yet became the ultimate trespass offering.
Class 4: Burnt Offering
The class discusses the burnt offering in Leviticus, emphasizing its symbolism of dedication and righteousness. It highlights the importance of wholehearted commitment to God and the necessity of living a holy life.
Class 5: Peace Offering
The class discusses the peace offering in Leviticus, emphasizing its role in fostering fellowship with God through thanksgiving and rededication. It contrasts this with other sacrifices and highlights the importance of true thanksgiving and faith in Christ's sacrifice for salvation.
Class 6: Offerings in Operation
The class covers the offerings and sacrifices in Leviticus, emphasizing their principles of atonement, forgiveness, and dedication. It explores the sin offering, trespass offering, burnt offering, and peace offering, illustrating their practical applications and spiritual meanings.
Class 7: The Nazarite Vow
The class discusses the Nazarite vow in Numbers 6, emphasizing its purpose of allowing individuals to imitate the high priest for a specified period, symbolizing spiritual dedication and holiness. The class also contrasts this with the failure of priests under the law to live up to their spiritual duties, highlighting the need for true spiritual understanding and commitment.
Class 8: The Law of Childbirth (sisters' class)
The class discusses Leviticus 12, focusing on the laws concerning childbirth and purification, emphasizing the spiritual significance of these laws in relation to human nature and salvation. The class draws parallels between the laws and the sacrificial system, highlighting the role of women and the concept of atonement through Christ.
Class 9: The Red Heifer
The class discusses the sacrifice of the red heifer in Numbers, emphasizing its unique role in removing the taint of human death and its symbolic representation of Christ's sacrifice. It highlights the law's inability to confer eternal life and points to Christ as the ultimate sacrifice.