In Leviticus 4 we see provision made for sins of ignorance. I noticed that the blood was to be sprinkled seven times before the veil in Holy Place. (I wonder if there's any connection to forgiving seventy times seven here!)
Then the sacrifice was to be burned outside the camp. Interesting that Jesus was crucified outside the camp... outside Jerusalem!
When all of Israel sinned ignorantly than the elders of the congregation were to come forward and take responsibility by putting their hands on the bullock to be killed. (Interesting that the elders, not women and wives, were the ones who had to take responsibility for the sin of Israel, or the sin of the congregation.)
In Leviticus 5 we find Sin Offerings and Trespass Offerings:
God seems to have offering for every type of sin... It's not always the same type of offering. (Much more study could be done here!) I also love how God made provision even for poor.... "Bring a lamb, but if you can't bring that, bring a turtle dove, if you can't bring that, bring flour without oil and frankincense."
There were also offerings for those that sinned in ignorance. This shows the beautiful mercy of God.
Love this quote from Ministry of Healing:
"If in our ignorance we make missteps, the Saviour does not forsake us. We need never feel that we are alone. Angels are our companions. The Comforter that Christ promised to send in His name abides with us. In the way that leads to the City of God there are no difficulties which those who trust in Him may not overcome. There are no dangers which they may not escape. There is not a sorrow, not a grievance, not a human weakness, for which He has not provided a remedy." (Ministry of Healing, p. 249)
What courage and hope this gives me. Of course today we are no longer called to make physical sacrifices. Rather we are to offer a sacrifice of a broken and humble heart. This is the offering God most desires. And when we confess our sins, He covers us with His righteousness and makes us pure and white, white as snow. How beautiful the transformation!
Tomorrow's Reading: Lev. 6-7 and Acts 6
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