Sacrifices
From Eco-Bible 1
These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.
- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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See also: Substitutionary Death. These two pages may be merged.
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- The provision of physical clothing by God may symbolize the spiritual provisions that God would one day provide. Later, the Bible will often use the concept of "clothing" to refer to spiritual needs. If God's use of the animal "skins" involved the death of the animals (rather than being made from just the fur or hair of the animal, it may symbolize the need for a substitute - the death of something (someone) else - in order that Adam and Eve would not need to be themselves put to death.
1 Kings 8:4-5 & 2 Chronicles 5:5-6
- Describes the sacrifices that were made when the ark was brought to the temple.
1 Kings 8:62-64 & 2 Chronicles 7:4-7
- Describes the sacrifices that were made when the temple was dedicated to God.
- Job offered sacrifices for his sons, "just in case." For Job said, "It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts" (v. 5).
- God hates religious activities, when they become meaningless rituals, and do not reflect the attitudes of the heart.
- A variety of sacrifices are mentioned in this passage.
- What is our supreme duty before God? What should we offer him? Shall we offer him religious activities, such as sacrifices?
- Love for God and neighbor are greater in importance than religious activities. We should value them higher than religious activities (though religious activities are also important).
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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