There is a resemblance between the holocaust and the work of the cross. Both bodies (the animal’s and Jesus’) were sacrificed.

“The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise.“ (Revelation 5:12)

The holocaust and what happened on the cross are both sacrifices. The holocaust was the highest offering the people of Israel could give to God. The Bible indicates that the old covenant is a shadow of things to come. The holocaust was part of the old covenant, meaning it was the shadow of something: “The sacrifice of Jesus.”

The holocaust foreshadowed Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross brought light to humanity. For where there is a shadow, light must also be present.

“Jesus said: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.“ (John 8:12)

Jesus willingly offered Himself on the cross because He understood the purpose of His coming to earth and knew what God desired:

“Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: ‘Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings You were not pleased. Then I said: Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do Your will, O God.’ First, He said: ‘Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor were You pleased with them,’ though they were offered in accordance with the law. Then He said: ‘Here I am, I have come to do Your will.’ He sets aside the first to establish the second. And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.“ (Hebrews 10:5-10)

Jesus became the perfect offering, taking the place of the animals. He is thus compared to a lamb.

“The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise.“ (Revelation 5:12)

Let us summarize the main points of similarity between the holocaust and the cross:

• Both the holocaust and the sacrifice on the cross are sacrifices;
• God required an unblemished animal for the holocaust, and Jesus, the Lamb of God, offered Himself as one who was without defect or sin;
• The holocaust was offered to cover sins. Jesus offered Himself so that those who believe in Him would be forgiven of their sins…

This text is an excerpt from the book “THE SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF THE HOLY COMMUNION“ written by Maryse-Abygaïl DANIEL.

We invite you to read the following article: “FROM THE CROSS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOLY COMMUNION.“