A Better Alter - Kevin Hahn - 2017 Lectureship
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class examined the Jewish sacrificial system described in Leviticus, explaining each type of offering—burnt, grain, peace, sin, and guilt—and clarifying that only the burnt and sin offerings addressed sin directly. The teacher highlighted that the remaining offerings served to maintain the covenant relationship between God and His people, showing that worship was as much about daily fellowship as atonement. Shifted to the New Testament, the lesson pointed out that the majority of Scripture (22 of the 27 books) focuses on sustaining faithful obedience rather than conversion stories, which are concentrated in Acts. By quoting Hebrews 13:10, the teacher underscored that believers are called to gather together, as the old altar system pointed forward to Christ’s once‑for‑all sacrifice. The central message affirmed that Christ replaces the physical altar, inviting us into a continual, relational worship that honors the covenant established through His blood.