Sacrifice
Tribe Levi Series: Kris Vos
January 2/3: Tribe Levi: Sacrifice
Big Idea: OT animal sacrifices help us understand the depth of God’s grace through the atoning sacrifice of Christ.
Thoughts on Sacrifice/Atonement:
- -Ritual is a bridging mechanism that spans a gap between people that could not ordinarily interact.
- -God gives the details for various reasons. (“slit the throat” – less suffering for the animal; kill first then spread the blood – common sense)
- -The goal of the ritual is atonement which is a sweet aroma to God.
- -The hand is laid on the head of the animal to symbolize transferring of guilt to the animal.
- -the sacrificial system was God’s “altar call” to his people. The brought a tangible sign of their dependence on Him and their desire to be with Him.
Take home: What does our worship cost us? Celebrate Communion. Do we desire to connect with God as He requires or do we chafe at his requirements?
