The Progression of the Sacrifice
One of the most amazing aspects of the Bible is the connection between the Old Testament and the New Testament. When Jesus came he fulfilled many prophecies found in earlier scripture.
The sacrificial system set up in Leviticus was to cleanse people of their sins but the shedding of the blood was to always point to Jesus.
Let’s look at the progression of the sacrifices.
When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, God for the first time killed animals and clothed them when they felt shame.
One animal for one person.
Then later we have Passover. The blood of a lamb was to be spread upon the door frames of the homes. These people were spared death.
One animal for one family.
Next we learn of the Day of Atonement. The priests sacrificed a goat while the people were confessing their sins to God.
One sacrifice for the nation.
Jesus. On the cross Jesus shed his blood for us so that we may have a way to be forgiven of sin. Still…blood has to be shed for the forgiveness of sin.
One sacrifice for the world.
Jesus did not come for only a few select people of His day, or only for Jews, or for those who might follow Him. The Bible is clear.
John 1:29
Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Jesus is the savior of the world.
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name by which we must be saved.
Jesus Christ and his shed blood is the new covenant :
1 Corinthians 11: 24
“..This cup is the new covenant in My blood.”
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