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The Life in the Blood: Understanding Sacrifice

Bible Passage: Leviticus 17:11

Summary: Leviticus 17:11 emphasizes the significance of blood in the atonement process, affirming that it is the life of the flesh that makes atonement for the soul, outlining the deeply sacrificial nature of the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Application: This passage highlights the seriousness of sin and the lengths to which God goes to offer atonement. As Christians, recognizing the cost of sin can drive us to deeper repentance and appreciation of Christ's sacrifice, allowing us to approach God with more reverence and gratitude.

Teaching: The sermon teaches the importance of understanding blood as a symbol of life and sacrifice. It connects the Old Testament practices of atonement with the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, illustrating how God's plan of redemption unfolds throughout Scripture.

How this passage could point to Christ: In Scripture, blood signifies covenant and atonement. Jesus, the Lamb of God, fulfills this by shedding His innocent blood for the forgiveness of sins, bridging the gap between God and humanity, and providing a perfect sacrifice, as foreshadowed in Leviticus.

Big Idea: Understanding the significance of Christ's sacrifice helps us appreciate our salvation and motivates us to live lives that glorify God in gratitude for His grace.

Recommended Study: In preparation, consider exploring the theological implications of sacrifice in Leviticus and how they relate to Christ's crucifixion. Use Logos to examine differing interpretations of atonement, blood sacrifice, and covenant theology in the Old Testament and how they reveal God's redemptive plan in Christ.

1. Blood: The Symbol of Life

Leviticus 17:11

You could explore how Leviticus 17:11 portrays blood as not just a physical component but also as a symbol of life, sacrifice, and atonement. This understanding deepens the view of the gravity of sin and the incredible cost of reconciliation. With repentance, Christians can experience a more profound appreciation for Jesus’ sacrifice, recognizing Him as the ultimate fulfillment of this sacrificial system. By grasping this truth, believers are inspired to live in gratitude and reverence, mirroring Christ’s selfless sacrifice in their own lives.

The Expositor’s Dictionary of Texts, Volume One: Genesis to St. Mark The Blood of Christ (For Good Friday and Easter)

THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

(For Good Friday and Easter)

‘The life of the flesh is in the blood … it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.’—

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Why is life in the Blood?

Genesis 2:7 ESV7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.Here we find that life is in the breath, and to be sure, we must breath to live.We can’t last very long without breath in our lungs,When it comes to essentials, breath is right up there at the top.They say you can last up to a week without foodand you can make it 3 days without waterbut without oxygen you will have brain damage occur in just 4 minutes.So, Breath is pretty important,However, the breath without the blood is useless.Breath comes into our lungs when we inhale, but that’s as far as it would go without blood.It is the blood circulating throughout our bodies that puts oxygen into every square inch of our flesh.That’s why the Bible says that the blood is the life of the flesh.So, when God put the breath of life into us, and we became a living soul, it was the blood that carried that breath from our lungs into all of our body.You can’t get very far without blood.Because the life is in the blood.