From these verses a clear apologetic is set forth demonstrating that the purpose of the Law was never to save men.  The purpose of the Law was to show men their need of salvation; that they could not save themselves.  In the book of Romans we read that "Christ is the end of the law to everyone that believeth" (Romans 10:4).  The word "end" is the Greek word "telos" which means "goal" or "completion".  Placing one's faith in Christ was the goal to which the Law was intended.   

  
2) Purpose of the Jewish Ceremonies 
 

a.	Hebrews 10:1	-	Seen as a "shadow" of things to come
b.	Hebrews 8:5	-	Seen as a "shadow" and "example".
c.	Hebrews 9:23	-	Seen as a "pattern".

These verses clearly demonstrate that the purpose of the Jewish ceremonies was to be a shadow or picture which finds it's fulfillment in Christ.  Speaking of these things Paul says of the Jewish ceremonies, "which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ" (Colossians 2:17).  
  
 
 3) Teaching of the Sacrificial System 
 

a.	The Principle of Substitution	-	The sacrificing of animals in the O.T. was based upon a concept of substitution; that is, the innocent taking the punishment for the guilty.  Concerning this concept of God's justice there really is not a parallel in our modern judicial system.
b.	The Cost of Sin	-	Hebrews 10:3 - Sacrifices were to bring to remembrance the consequences of sin.
		-	Genesis 3:21 - The "clothing" provided for Adam and Eve represents the first sacrifice as an innocent animal died in order to provide a covering for the sinning couple.  The consequences of sin were a constantly remembered by those who performed sacrifices.  As the animal was slain thoughts would go through the mind of the individual such as, "...Lord, I'm the one who deserves to die...I recognize my need of a Savior..."
c.	How to Approach God	-	Through faith.  Trusting soley in God to do that which we cannot (i.e.. salvation form sin) has always been the only way men can approach God (Hebrews 11:6).    We see by comparing Genesis 4:4 with Hebrews 11:4 that Abel's sacrifice was offered by faith.  By offering a blood sacrifice Abel was recognizing how sinful he was, how Holy God is, and that God would one day send a Savior (i.e.. the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15).
d.	Identification with the Sacrifice	-	Leviticus 1:4; 16:21 - The individual performing the sacrifice was to place his hands upon the head of the animal.  The laying of of hands was to demonstrate identification.  That is, that the sacrifice was to be their sacrifice, dying in their place.  In like manner, the sinner needs to acknowledge that Christ took the punishment of their sins upon Himself.
e.	The Application of the Blood	-	Leviticus 1:5; Exodus 12:7 - The slaying of the sacrifice alone did not atone for the sins of the individual.  The blood of the sacrifice needed to be applied.    In like manner, though Christ died for the sins of all men, His death does not secure the salvation of all men.  The blood of Christ needs to be applied (through faith) to each individual (Romans 5:1; John 3:16; 18; 36; Acts 16:31).

John the Baptist first introduced the Lord Jesus Christ with the words, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world" (John 1:29).  The Sacrificial system of the Old Testament is God's illustration of the Gospel.   

As a picture of Christ the Veil of the Tabernacle affords a vivid illustration as we now have access to God through the death of Christ, when His flesh was "rent" on our behalf.