Leviticus 1
Instructions are given for a person making a Burnt Offering from his hear, flock and birds. The individual had a role in the sacrifice 3,5,6. This made atonement for the person's sin. Atonement means 'to cover over, to propitiate, to pacify' and is found at least 49x in Leviticus. Jesus Christ is our atonement sacrifice (Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 2:1-2). Note: This is a gruesome picture described in these sacrifice of animals without defect. God commanded this to show them (and us) the awfulness of our sin ! Notice that this offering was 'by fire, an aroma pleasing to the Lord' 9b,13b,17b.

Leviticus 2
Grain Offerings were to be given. Only a portion was to be burnt, the rest was given to Aaron and his sons (the priests) 1-3. There were various ways to prepare these, however they were always to be with oil and incense 2, fine flour 4, no yeast 11, and salt added 13. The Grain offering reminds us that God provides both the seed and the bread (Isaiah 55:10).

Leviticus 3
The Fellowship Offering could be made with animals from the herd, flock, or goats 1,6,12 all without defect. The inner parts and fat were to be burned. This was the Lord's portion and He was pleased with it 5,11,16. No one was to eat the fat or blood 17. Notice this was a food offering 11,16. This Fellowship Offering indicates that the people could fellowship with the Lord by means of sacrifice. This offering was also called 'The Peace Offering'. We see the fulfillment of this picture in the sacrifice of Christ through whom we have peace with God (Romans 5:1) and enjoy fellowship with Him (1 Jn 1:3).

Leviticus 4
 The Sin Offering was to be made by the people when they sin. God specifies different individuals and groups: the priests 1-12, the whole Israelite congregation 13-21, the leader 22-26, or a member of the community 27-35. There are some minor differences in each, however the result of doing what God prescribed resulted in atonement and forgiveness 20,26,31,35. Note: I thank the Lord for the provision of the forgiveness of my sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:24-28 & 1 John 1:7-9)

Leviticus 5
The Guilt offering was for unknown sin when one became aware of it 1-4. God makes provision for even the poorest to deal with their sin 7,11. By bringing the prescribed sacrifice sin could be atoned for and the person would be forgiven 6,10,13. Unintentional sin is still sin. It requires sacrifice also. Note: If unknown and unintentional sin incurs guilt and judgment how much more so those things I knowingly and purposefully do that are wrong ? The fact is we are all guilty before the Lord and in need a means of dealing with our sins and guilt. God has made provision by means of the sacrifice of the perfect, complete, and final sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ. He died on the cross for all our sins so that we might be forgiven and saved eternally (see: Romans 3:9-26).

Leviticus 6
Falsehood, deception, and lying 1-7, incur guilt 4 and penalty 6 which require sacrifice. Note: How important is truthfulness to God and among His people. The Burnt offering was to be completely consumed in the fire on the altar 9-10. The fire was to be kept burning continually 13. Does this not indicate there is a continual need to sacrifice because we are sinners ? The grain offering was brought and a portion was burned for the Lord and the rest given to Aaron and his sons (the priests) as their portion 14-23. God provides for those who are serving Him (1 Corinthians 9:13-14). The Sin Offering was also to be eaten by the priests 25-29.

Leviticus 7
Portions of the Guilt Offering were given to the priests to eat 7-10. The Fellowship Offering was brought as an expression of thankfulness 12. It was also seen as a contribution to the Lord 14. It was to be eaten and enjoyed by the worshipers and the priests. The priests received their portion from the Lord's portion 28-38.  If the rules governing it's consumption were violated the person was not credited with it (before God ?) 18b. Certain violations require being 'cut off' from the people 20-21. Eating the fat or blood, which was forbidden by the Lord, is another example 22-27. To be cut off meant death (Exodus 31:14). Note: God takes our sin seriously. Do we ? This most sever penalty would help to guard against carelessness or disobedience on the part of the individual. (ie. I'll just do it my way or It's only a little infraction).