Scripture: Leviticus 4: 32-33
“‘If someone brings a lamb as their sin offering, they are to bring a female without defect. 33 They are to lay their hand on its head and slaughter it for a sin offering at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered.
Scripture Commentary:
Throughout history different religious groups made sacrifices without defect to gods. These rituals did not remove the sins they had. It’s like a defect on a new garment that you’ve just purchased but haven’t yet worn. When you try your best to fix the defective area, the garment doesn’t retain that prestige look.
In the Old Testament, animals were brought to the temple for sacrifice. To be acceptable, they must be without blemish. This symbolized righteousness. The animals were killed in the place of worship. The requirement for sin required a blood sacrifice.
There is no forgiveness without bloodshed.
Hebrews 9:22 teaches us that Jesus Christ is the perfect sacrifice. He died on our behalf so that our sins are covered. Not only is Jesus Christ the perfect Shepherd, He also is the perfect sacrifice. Our sins are washed away forever through Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of the Living God.
Jesus Christ’s righteousness has redeemed us once and for all. Thank you, God, the Father of us all.
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