Elder Russell stated, "Scriptures teach us more about the word atonement. The Old Testament has many references to atonement, which called for animal sacrifice. Not any animal would do. Special considerations included:
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the selection of a firstling of the flock, without blemish, 22
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the sacrifice of the animal’s life by the shedding of its blood, 23
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death of the animal without breaking a bone, and 24
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one animal could be sacrificed as a vicarious act for another. 25
The Atonement of Christ fulfilled these prototypes of the Old Testament. He was the firstborn Lamb of God, without blemish. His sacrifice occurred by the shedding of blood. No bones of His body were broken—noteworthy in that both malefactors crucified with the Lord had their legs broken. 26 And His was a vicarious sacrifice for others."
Russell M. Nelson, "The Atonement", Ensign, Nov. 1996, 33
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