1:3 'of his own voluntary will' shows that it is a freewill offering, like that of Jesus.
1:4 The putting of the hand on the sacrifice marks association with the animal which was to be offered. However the animal did not have the enough value to make it a representative of the man. This required the death of a man - Jesus, who gave himself
1:9 'sweet savour' These are the occurrences in Leviticus. Leviticus 1:9 13 17 2:2 9 12 3:5 16 4:31 6:15 21 8:21 28 17:6 23:13 18
The occurrence in 2 Corinthians 2:15 is instructive because it explains what the 'sweet savour' typifies. It is the life of the faithful believer.

2:11 no leaven or honey was to be used in any meal offering. Leaven is a corrupting influence - see Matthew 16:6 and honey is naturally sweet, Christ, who is typified by the offerings, was not naturally sweet. He had to subject his fleshly mind to the will of his Father.
2:13 and every oblation ... salt Mark 9:40 Colossians 4:6 Salt is an item which, in Colossians 4:6, adds to the 'speech' of the one who is walking 'in wisdom'. It is the preservative which 'seasons' right speech. That it is used in sacrifices marks that the animal, of itself, needed something added to make it acceptable.

2:4 The word translated 'oblation' 07133 is also translated 'offering' [2:1] 21 times in Leviticus so whilst we might not be familiar with the word 'oblation' the way that the Hebrew word is used elsewhere in Leviticus shows us simply that the oblation is an offering.

1:17 That the bird was not divided indicates that it was opened so that it's inside could be seen - 'all thinks are naked and opened' (Hebrews 4:13)

2:13 The seasoning of sacrifices with salt highlights the effect of salt - it both preserves and brings out the flavour - see also Colossians 4:6

ch 1 - We doubtless realise that the contents of Leviticus were given at Sinai.  However this is confirmed by the way that we are told this (7:38, 25:1, 26:46, 27:34)

2:2 That the burning sacrifice is referred to as a ‘sweet savour’ is a recurring phrase in the law. However we would do well to realise that burning flesh is not an appealing smell to humans. So we understand that whilst destroying the flesh is not pleasant for us it is for the Father. Of course this analogy relates to our lives.

Burnt offerings were made on a purely voluntary basis.
There was an opportunity for all to participate regardless of wherewithal.  In descending order of wealth, the offerings were:

-Bullock
-Sheep (or goat)
-Fowl
-Grain

However, Yahweh demanded only the best produce to be offered.  With the grain offerings no leaven or honey were permitted.  These commodities allowed fermentation which is associated with corruption (Matt 16:6).

Salt was to be included in the offerings, however.  Salt is a sign of the covenant.  The nature of salt is that it is hygroscopic (i.e. takes moisture from the air).  In doing so, it symbolizes the absorption of the Word (John 4:10-14).  Thus, those who lose their desire to absorb the Word become useless spiritually (Matt 5:13).

And so we can conclude that we ought to gladly volunteer our best offerings to Yahweh by way of service (2Cor 9:7).  They should be without corruption and be fully persuaded by the Word.  Then we shall remain in covenant relationship with our God.

1:13    Whilst the sacrifice was to be ‘washed with water’ the animal was not dirty. Nor was it a procedure to wash away blood. The washing was to signify the need for cleaning which was required even though the animal was without blemish. Nothing that man offers is acceptable in itself. It has to be sanctified by God. This was achieved by washing according to His instruction. Likewise we are cleansed by the ‘washing of the word’ Eph 5:26 even though we stand righteous through our faith.

2:2        It might seem an obvious point but is worth making anyway. All sacrifices had to be taken to Aaron’s sons to be offered. Even though the offerer was wiling there was the need for a mediator between the offerer and God. Jesus mediates the new covenant – 1Tim 2:5 Heb 8:6 – our sacrifices to God would be of no value without our involvement in the new covenant in Christ.

1:3 Sacrifice is just that, there must be a cost to the offerer as David explained – 2Sam 24:23 - but that is not sufficient. The attitude of the offerer must be right also. Paul highlights this point when writing to the Corinthians, on this occasion about money but using a basic principle – 2Cor 9:7

Lev 1:3-7,9 - v3 the burnt offering was about dedication to God and Christ was totally dedicated to God - the offering was the total consumption of a life to the purpose of God; v3 Christ was an unblemished male from the herd; v3 Christ yielded to His father's will (of his own free will) v4 to offered what he could afford (himself) as an atonement; v5 Christ was slaughtered, the sprinkled blood reminds us how Christ's sacrificed blood covers many just as many share the cup of wine each first day of the week; v6 cutting into pieces reminds us of how by his stripes we are healed and that Christ's sacrifice is for many just as many share the broken bread symbolic of his sacrificed body; v7 the wood and altar echo the crucifixion of Christ; v9 the washing the legs and inner parts is like a cleansing baptism that effects our walk and inner being.

Lev 2:12,14 - The Meal Offering refers to the dedication of labors as did the Drink Offering and together they formed the bread and wine foreshadowing Christ's poured out blood and offered flesh. V12 the usage "firstfruits" is from the Heb word "reshith" (7225) and it means "first or principal". V14 the usages of "firstfruits" are from the Heb word "bikkur" (1061) and it means "first or earliest fruit, ripe, hasty fruit". In the March 15th readings on Leviticus 23 re the Feast of Firstfruits, which took place at Passover, we have from David Simpson 2004, Peter Forbes 2002-3 and others more information about the firstfruits. Christ was the firstfruits.

1:8-9 Sacrifice does not stop with giving of one s time, for example. Once one has committed oneself to making the sacrifice, whatever it is, there is a responsibility o perform the sacrifice diligently and not in a slap dash way. So, for example, if one offers to take someone to the meeting it is part of the sacrifice to ensure that nothing is done to cause concern to the one being offered the ride. So one would always arrive to take the person at a time that they are comfortable.

Against the background of the way in which God cares for His creation we learn that His mercy is seen in the provision of Jesus. Verse 17 is quoted by Mary (Luke 1:50) in response to the wonderful news she received.

David is able here to even ask the angels in God’s presence, to praise Him (Psa 103:20-21).  Of-course they will. They always have and they always will.  But when he wants to praise and honour God to the uttermost, he not only says that the inanimate works of creation praise God, but even asks the angels to do so too. There is no limit to which we can go, when we honour God’s Name.

103:15-16          The transient nature of man is to be seen against the majesty of God as seen in his character outlined in this Psalm.

Ellicott’s commentary says that “this psalm has been compared to a stream which as it flows gradually acquires strength and volume until its waves of praise swell like those of the sea”. I think this is a great way to think of this psalm, this sublime piece of poetry. Notice how the poet gives a very personal flavour right at the beginning “Bless the Lord O my soul.” Then after taking us on a dizzying journey and showing us the great love and mercy of Almighty God, he ends with the same words  “Bless the Lord O my soul.”

103:12 As far as the east is from the west shows the magnitude of God’s mercy. east and west never meet no matter how far one goes.

1Cor 11:12  For as the woman is of the man. (creation) Gen 2:22 even so is the man also by the woman. As the woman was first formed out of the side of man, man has ever since has been formed in the womb of woman.

V.1 Paul emphazises that he is to be followed because he follows Christ.  Christ is our leader and we are all followers.  We should be careful not to be persuaded by knowledgeable, influential brethren unless it enhances our position in Christ (1Cor 3:4-6, 1Thess 5:21).

11:7 If the husband is the ‘image’ of God in type in the marriage this makes clear how he should respond to his wife.

The number of sisters not wishing to wear a head covering has increased in recent years.  Unfortunately, the Women's Movement has persuaded the modern woman that she is equal to man and must assert her rights. This sentiment has crept into the ecclesia.  Paul, who is not a favorite of the Women's Movement, is showing Yahweh's view.  There is a divine hierarchy in terms of headship: God >Jesus>man>woman.  Man, being made in the image of God should not have his head covered.  Uncovered, he honors his head, Jesus (vs.4,7).  Woman was made for man (her head).  Therefore in recognizing the authority of her husband, the woman should have her head covered (v.10).  An angel is always present with us as an individual, covenanted believer.  And so, imagine the cluster of angels that must be present when these believers meet.  Angels represent Yahweh, and so believers are, de facto, in the presence of Yahweh. Thus, it is a shame for a woman to be uncovered in His presence. For a woman to defiantly insist on being uncovered is an act of insubordination and rebellion which will be addressed in the day of judgement. 

a) What a godly man Paul was! He was able to say that his readers should be followers of him (1Cor 11:1). It seems that just a Christ is a stepping stone to God, so Paul is to Christ. He’s a wonderful example.
b) When we take the bread and the wine we do shew the Lord’s death until He come (1Cor 11:26). This word “shew, or show” is the same as in 1Cor 9:14 “preach”. In other words we show forth, or proclaim, the Lord’s death.

11:1 The call to the Corinthians to be followers of Paul echoes 1Cor 4:16 - but it was not the sort of following that others sought as Paul wishes his ‘followers’ to imitate Jesus.

V.9 Paul uses another argument, going back to creation. (Gen 18:21-22) Just as spiritual Israel, the bride, is made for Christ, and yet in both the natural and the spiritual creations, the bride, while made for the bridegroom, in fulfilling that end, attains her own true glory and brings shame and dishonor on herslf by any departure from it. (1Cor 11:4,6)

11:2     Notice the repeated ‘I praise you (not) :2,17,22 The brethren and sisters in Corinth were remembering the death of Jesus – but in most inappropriate ways.

Some contend that v.15 suggests long hair is a sufficient covering for a woman. However, Paul is just contrasting the acceptable state of hair for a man and woman in vs.14 and 15. In v.15, the word covering comes from the Gr. peribolaion which describes something loosely thrown around, like a cloak. Thus, long hair is becoming for a woman. However, the word used for covered in v.6 comes from the Gr. katakalupto which means fully covered. Paul is saying that a woman’s head should not only be covered, but completely covered, hair and all. This should give pause to those women who think it acceptable to throw on a hankie-sized piece of headgear.

1Cor 11:3 The relationship between the man and woman and Christ is, to us, such a clear thing. However to the Corinthian – and to many cultures today – it was not. Evidence the way that Paul speaks about it elsewhere, focussing on the husband wife relationship – Eph 5:22-33. For us, however, the fact that we understand the principle is not sufficient We must, in this society which is so focussed on equality between the sexes, clearly demonstrate the Christian pattern understanding clearly why we are doing it.

V.16 We have no such custom is Paul's plain retort to the contentious individual who espouses the idea that it is all right for men to have long hair; for women to pray or prophesy (engage in acts of worship) with their heads uncovered; or for men's heads to be covered while worshipping.

To eat the Lord's supper, whilst nurturing divisions, is denying the whole reason for that meal. Jesus used most of those last hours before his death to encourage unity and selflessness. So Paul says "you're not eating the Lord's supper, but something else" (v20).

11:10 The word ‘power’ <1849> carries the sense of ‘authority as can be seen where the same word is used as ‘power’ – 1Cor 9:6 as the RV margin renders it. So the wearing of the covering is a recognition by the sister of her relationship. Given that the relationship we have with Christ is wonderful it follows that we should joy to manifest that in our lives.