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Adventistische Schriften über: "What is the difference between the daily burnt offering and the sin offering?"
Answer
The main difference lies in the meaning and purpose of the offerings: the daily burnt offering symbolized the complete dedication and consecration of the entire congregation to God as well as their constant dependence on the blood of Christ. The sin offering, on the other hand, served specifically for atonement of committed sins, with the sinner confessing his guilt and the punishment being transferred to the sacrificial animal.
While the burnt offering was presented as a \"pleasing aroma\" for the worshiper’s acceptance before God, the sin offering was regarded as a gift burdened with sin, representing the judgment over the transgression.
Distinction between Aroma and Sin Offerings
»The burnt offering belonged to the first class, a sweet fragrant aroma; as such it stood in complete contrast to the sin offerings. ... The idea here is not that sin was judged and the person in Christ bore the judgment; that would be the sin offering. The burnt offering shows us the person who goes further and brings God a gift that pleases Him so that the pleasing aroma satisfies him. ... The sin offerings, although without fault, were not a pleasing aroma. ... The difference is this: the aroma offerings served for acceptance; the others for atonement. In the first class, sin is not even seen; it is simply the believing Israelite who satisfies Jehovah. In the sin offerings it is exactly the opposite; it is a sacrifice burdened with the sinner’s sin.«
Meaning of the Daily Burnt Offering
»Every morning and evening a one-year-old lamb was burned on the altar, symbolizing the daily consecration of the nation and its constant dependence on the atoning blood of Christ. ... The daily burnt offering was presented for the entire congregation and demonstrated their desire to lay aside sin and consecrate themselves to the Lord, so that their prayers could rise from the altar together with the fragrant incense.«
Characteristics of the Sin Offering
»In the sin offerings, the blood was brought into the sanctuary and sprinkled before the Lord. ... If the blood was not brought into the sanctuary, a portion of the meat was eaten by the priest in the sanctuary; thus the priest, in the pattern, \"bore the congregation’s iniquity to obtain reconciliation for them before the Lord.\" ... The sinner was to separate all the fat from the sin offering with his own hands, the fat symbolizing sin. ... The fat is burned to ash in the courtyard of the sanctuary.«
Summary of the Differences
»In contrast to the other offerings, at least four points can be listed: It [the burnt offering] was (1) an offering of pleasing aroma and (2) was presented for acceptance; in these two points it differed from the sin offerings; (3) third, it was the offering of a life ... (4) fourth, it was completely burned; here it differed from all.«
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