I am eager to share this with you.
This Old Testament depiction of New Testament deliverance is glory on a page.
The early verses of the Chapter set some groundwork.
We are born guilty but without knowledge of it; as we age it gnaws at us that we are not RIGHT with GOD. See verse 4
At the time of this passage, sin offerings were brought and the priest would offer the sacrifice and make atonement for the sinner.
5 If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed, 6 and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. source
And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin.
23 The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, 24 but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. 25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7 source
Guilt is established. The need for forgiveness is established. Our need for a priest, a mediator between us and God is established. Our need to be forgiven is established.
And here on an Old Testament page is glory for me.
Verses 10, 13, 16, and 18. Four times we read these glorious words:
you will be forgiven
You will be forgiven!
When the BLOOD of JESUS the CHRIST is applied to our sin account, we are forgiven!
WE ARE FORGIVEN!
The sinners part?
Come.
When you are made aware of your sin by HOLY SPIRIT, don’t run from the Priest, run to HIM and accept HIS offer and You Will Be Forgiven!
Glory on a Page!!
