W. Robertson Nicholl concurs: The significance of this order will readily appear if we consider the distinctive meaning of each of these offerings. The sin offering had for its central thought, expiation of sin by the shedding of blood; the burnt offering, the full surrender of the person symbolized by the victim to God; the meal offering, in like manner, the consecration of the fruit of his labors; the peace offering, sustenance and life from God’s table and fellowship in peace and joy with God and with one another.23
