My current Old Testament progress:
Leviticus 13
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The end of Exodus and beginning of Leviticus is full of nitty-gritty information on sacrifices. At times I felt like I was re-reading chapters that I had already read, due to the vast repetitiveness of the chapters. Yet I didn't really feel like I understood it.
So I turned to the Bible Dictionary under Sacrifices and Meat Offering and I finally understood, better, what I had been reading for chapters.
I can't imagine what it would be like to have to atone for a sin that way. If I sinned, I would need to personally present an animal to the priest, have him dedicate the animal to God as my substitute, then slaughter the animal. All for my sin. I'm so grateful that Christ atoned for my sins. It's hard enough to offer a contrite and repentant heart to the Lord, sometimes, let alone have an animal perish in my name.
The peace offering was quite interesting to read about. I especially enjoyed reading about that sacrifice. I didn't realize that it was a joyous occasion and feasting ensued.
I can't imagine how bloody the tabernacle must have been. Blood was everywhere.
It was certainly a much different time...
