THE SPRINKLING OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
The Old Testament contained important teachings,
About how Man may approach God through cleansing.
Man cannot take for granted the greatness of the LORD;
Thus, he must pay close attention to the Biblical record.
An approach to God must be presented with the shedding of blood.
Man’s sinfulness caused him to be under a dark and somber cloud.
An atonement for sin must be made to a holy God;
Only then would he be accepted by the Lord.
The Covenant that God made with Israel was given graciously;
The blood of oxen was sprinkled on the altar and the people duly.
That signified the confirmation of the Covenant with Israel;
The challenge was to make the Covenant relationship real.
Then God gave a New Covenant through Jesus our Saviour;
All may become children of God and receive His gracious favour.
It required the shedding and the sprinkling of the blood of the Lord;
Faith helps us to deeply appreciate our reconciliation to God.
Inspiration: Exodus 24; Matthew 26:28; 1 Peter 1:2
Charles Tan