The sermon focuses on Leviticus 1 and the meaning of burnt offerings, connecting their significance to modern Christian life. The speaker explains that burnt offerings were not just about atoning for specific sins, but acknowledging humanity’s general corrupt nature and need for salvation. The sermon traces burnt offerings from Noah and Abraham through to the Levitical law, showing how they pointed toward Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. A key theme is that these offerings were meant to bring people closer to God (referenced by the Hebrew word “korban” meaning “to bring close”). The speaker emphasizes that while Christians today don’t make physical sacrifices, they are called to be “living sacrifices,” fully surrendering themselves to God. The sermon concludes by highlighting God’s ultimate desire for intimate relationship with His people – not just ritualistic worship, but genuine communion through the Holy Spirit who now dwells within believers. This is presented as a fulfillment of what the Old Testament sacrificial system pointed toward: direct, personal relationship with God through Christ.