Definitions
The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen
Faith
This prophet was "warned of God of things not seen as yet", and prepared an ark to save his house by which he condemned the world
Noah
The animal sacrifice was a symbol for this person
Jesus Christ
The greater priesthood, which is "after the Order of the Son of God"
Melchizedek
This prophet showed faith by faithfully preparing to sacrifice his own son to the Lord, though in the end he didn't have to
Abraham
The area of the temple/tabernacle that represents the where Jehovah promised to meet with his people, speak to them, and reconcile them to him
Altar
A sacred, formal act performed by the authority of the priesthood
Ordinance
This Prophet led his family to the Promised Land, enduring many trials and confrontations with his brothers along the way
When sacrificing for the remission of sins, this action symbolically transferred the sins from the "offerer" to the "sacrifice"
Laying on of hands
A sacred agreement between God and a person or group of people.
Covenant
This son of Adam had shown an offering better than his brother, Cain, and obtained a witness that he was righteous. Cain didn't handle it so well, and killed him
Abel
In addition to enhancing and preserving food, this item also symbolized the idea of a unbreakable covenant
Salt
Another name for the Aaronic priesthood, named after one of the tribes of Israel
Levitical
This Prophet and those in his city had such great faith that they were translated, "that [they] should not see death"
Enoch
Sprinkled, dabbed, splashed, or dumped at the base of the altar, this part of the sacrifice served as a symbol of both life and death, consequences of sin and the process of forgiveness
Blood