LEVITICUS Part THREE - Jesus Christ in the Torah with Jason Richards

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Chapter 4 & 5 - Sin Offerings (sin as a nature) (4:1-5:13).
Question: How can the sin offering rituals in Leviticus 4 be seen as foreshadowing Christ's work as High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16)?
Answer: The High Priest acting as mediator between God and man during sacrifices prefigures Christ's role as our eternal High Priest, interceding for us before the Father (Hebrews 7:25).
Question: The concept of the sin offering being outside the camp (Leviticus 4:11-12) can be seen as symbolic. How does this foreshadow the significance of Christ's crucifixion outside the city walls (Hebrews 13:11-12)?
Answer: The sin offering being placed outside the camp signifies the removal of sin. Christ's crucifixion outside Jerusalem foreshadows his role in bearing the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Leviticus 4 and 5 deal with sin offerings for various situations. Here are some discussion prompts from a Reformed perspective on how these foreshadow Christ's work:
Shared Themes:
Both chapters highlight the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement.
The concept of transferring sins symbolically onto the animal points towards a future substitutionary sacrifice.
Leviticus 4: Priest, Levite, Ruler, and Ordinary People:
Limited vs Universal Atonement: The specific offerings for different classes (priest, ruler, ordinary people) can be seen as foreshadowing the Reformed doctrine of Limited Atonement. Discuss how these distinctions point towards Christ's sacrifice being particularly for the elect, rather than universally applicable. Explore potential arguments against this view and how they might be addressed from a Reformed perspective.
Mediatorial Role of Christ: The role of the priest mediating the sin offering foreshadows Christ's role as the sole mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). Discuss how Christ's sacrifice offers the only path to forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
Leviticus 5: Unintentional Sins and Guilt Offerings:
Imperfect Atonement and Christ's Perfection: The sin offerings address unintentional sins, highlighting the ongoing struggle with sin even for believers. How does this foreshadow the necessity of Christ's perfect sacrifice, once for all, to cover the entirety of sin's debt for the elect? Discuss the concept of Christ's sacrifice being sufficient and final.
Confession, Restitution, and Forgiveness: The sin offering process involves confession, sometimes restitution, and then the sacrifice. How does this foreshadow the importance of confession and repentance in the life of a believer, alongside the assurance of forgiveness through Christ's sacrifice? Explore scripture like 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, and Romans 8:1 to support this concept.
Additional Considerations:
Discuss the limitations of typology and how it should be used alongside clear scriptural teaching.
Explore how these foreshadowings connect to the concept of imputation of sin to Christ and his righteousness to believers.
Consider how these Reformed interpretations can bring comfort and assurance of salvation to believers who trust in Christ's work.