Leviticus 4
-Offerings for unintentional sins that are committed by the
priests, assembly, leaders, or common people are dealt with in this section of
the Law. First of all, notice that people were guilty of the sin before God
whether they knew about it or not. Then notice that atonement was provided
again through the shadow and types of things to come in Christ Jesus. These
shadows and types were bulls, goats, and sheep. Priests, the assembly, and all
leaders had to sacrifice male animals, but the common people were allowed to
bring female animals before the LORD as desired. They had specific
instructions, which were all the same before the altar in front of the veil in
the tent of meeting and then completed outside the camp. The sacrifices again
involved the laying on hands, the covering of blood, and they were offerings by
fire before the Sovereign LORD as a “soothing aroma” for the forgiveness of
sin.
-*Application* We need to confess unintentional and unknown
sin in our lives consistently. We all have blind spots and have trouble seeing
sometimes that the way we are living is appalling to God. We must seek the
Scriptures and know the heart of God by His indwelling-convicting Holy Spirit
if we are to awake to the things that displease Him. Ask the LORD to reveal
your weak spots and hidden sins. He has the power to expose them and allow for
your repentance. Once you’ve come clean before God in these matters, don’t repeat
them. Walk circumspectly (Ephesians 5:14-18).
Verses to Memorize:
Leviticus 4:2-3
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