Introduction to Positive Mitzvot 63 - 67:
Sacrifices brought by Individuals
The sacrifices we offer bring us closer to HaShem (see Positive Mitzvah 39) and atone for our sins.
The Torah outlines certain categories of sacrifices.
Specific procedures and rules apply to each type of sacrifice.
Different sacrifices are called for, depending on our particular situations.
The Torah commands us to follow these instructions and present these sacrifices in the particular manner described.
When the Beit HaMikdash is rebuilt and we can bring the sacrifices again, we will be able to appreciate their lessons in a complete way.
Positive Mitzvah 63
Laws of the Burnt-offering
Leviticus 1:3 "If the offering be a burnt-offering"
We are commanded to follow the procedures and rules detailed in the Torah for presenting a burnt-offering.
Negative Mitzvah 146
We are forbidden to eat from the "Olah" (burnt-offering) sacrifice
Deuteronomy 12:17 "You may not eat within your gates...any vows which you vow"
One type of sacrifice is called an "Olah" which means "uplifted."
This sacrifice is totally burnt while upon the altar. Therefore, it is known as a burnt-offering).
This Negative Mitzvah forbids us from eating any meat of this sacrifice.
Positive Mitzvah 64
Laws of the Sin-offering
Leviticus 6:1 "This is the law of the sin-offering"
We are commanded to follow the procedures and rules detailed in the Torah for presenting a sin offering.