1. Leviticus 1:3 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the purpose of the burnt offering?

Leviticus 1:3 (ESV)

3 “If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish. He shall bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, that he may be accepted before the LORD.

The first purpose of the offering is stated at the end of verse 3. It is so that the offerer may be accepted by God. The burnt offering is a way for the worshipper to honour God.