Today, I was listening to the Daily Audio Bible podcast and we're well into the book of Leviticus. It's bloody, gruesome and honestly sometimes I don't get it. Brian Hardin (creator and narrator of the DAB) indicated that sometimes it's the very place where people whom begin reading the Bible, put it down and stop. I know- I've done it.
Sometimes, I find myself being absolutely disgusted at the thought of how things were done in the desert, when the children of Israel had to begin atoning for their sins. So many sacrifices were required and sometimes it seems as though it's not fair to the poor animals; what did they do? Why is so much bloodshed required? In our post-Christ Western culture, it can be difficult to understand what was necessary.
The Israelites were in the Desert when God shared his requirements for the right way of living through His servant Moses. Keep in mind that Jesus had not yet come to offer the perfect sacrifice and Salvation. So, to cover their sins, a great price was necessary. Something had to die, so that they could live in the presence of God. Sacrifices were frequently offered because the animals could not offer the lasting covering that would only come through the perfect blood of Jesus Christ.
God is perfect and Holy. No matter what we think is right or wrong, we need to understand that His way is the best, true and right way. Leviticus adds weight to the price of sin. It also increases the freedom we experience in Jesus' sacrifice. We don't have to live that old way anymore- we're free!
Think about that.
Good Night
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