So, I am at a loss here. I read the first three chapters of Leviticus last night and attempted to blog about it, but nothing came to mind. I was lost in all the details of sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, peace offerings, etc. Whew! I felt the Lord telling me, “Just keep reading. This is obedience to my command to you to read through the WHOLE Bible.” This certainly includes these Old Testament books that are difficult to relate to. I was then led to the following verse which gave me encouragement:

Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”

God is not calling us who read Leviticus to go and slaughter animals for sin offerings. Did you catch how bloody that must have been? Wow! What alot to go through for atonement of sin.

Oh but Jesus went through much more. He became that perfect sin offering by dying on the Cross for all of our sin. The Israelites in the Old Testament had to take their offering and go through the motions every single time they sinned. But, Jesus shed His blood ONCE and for ALL who believe Him.

This might not be new news to you. But, be encouraged by the contrast of Leviticus and your present day redemption of sin through Christ. Imagine yourself kneeling before the Cross of Calvary as Christ’s blood drips on your head. His pure red blood makes you white as snow to the Lord. Take that image with you every day and have hope and joy that you are free from condemnation and free to be in the presence of Christ our King.