1,2 The offering of sacrifices was an ordinance of true religion, from
the fall of man unto the coming of Christ. But till the Israelites
were in the wilderness, no very particular regulations seem to have
been appointed. The general design of these laws is plain. The
sacrifices typified Christ; the... [ Continue Reading ]
3-9 In the due performance of the Levitical ordinances, the mysteries
of the spiritual world are represented by corresponding natural
objects; and future events are exhibited in these rites. Without this,
the whole will seem unmeaning ceremonies. There is in these things a
type of the sufferings of... [ Continue Reading ]
10-17 Those who could not offer a bullock, were to bring a sheep or a
goat; and those who were not able to do that, were accepted of God, if
they brought a turtle-dove, or a pigeon. Those creatures were chosen
for sacrifice which were mild, and gentle, and harmless; to show the
innocence and meekne... [ Continue Reading ]