Jesus Is the Better Sacrifice

From the first stories in the Bible, including the story of Abraham, the offering of sacrifices is commanded by God to His people and forms a significant theme. In Leviticus, God gives His people multiple clear commands about a litany of animal sacrifices for sin and guilt. These sacrifices were to atone for sin and cleanse their filth. Yet, the death of bulls and goats were never a sufficient sacrifice, a truth that should have been obvious. And, the sacrifices were bloody, with blood everywhere. Seems extreme, yet God was showing the people the depth of their sin, the seriousness of His wrath, and the need for redemption. But the sacrifices could never fully cover the sin and depravity of the people. On the other hand, the death of Jesus is a once-for-all sacrifice, and since Jesus is the Divine Son, His death is sufficient to cover all sin. Death is an appointment for each of us, but we can go to death knowing that the justice of God has been satisfied by the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus. As a result, we inherit all of God’s promises in this life and at Jesus’ return.