Q5. Sacrifice as Mercy

[Hat]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

The symbolism in sacraficing an umblemished animal; an animal that is "perfect" in a sense and doesn't deserve to die, but must because YOU sinned is just like Christ going to the Cross for all of us. God sacrificed His only Son, which expresses to us His love.

Yes it was adequate because that's what God required at the time. It didin't take away the sin, but it is what was required.

[AngelOnLine]

Q5. In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy?

God used the system of animal sacrifice to teach His people about sin, confession and forgiveness, and taught them that the penalty for sin was death. Even though the blood of animals cannot take away sins, God

[cct1106]

Animal sacrifices expressed God's mercy in that the payment for sin is death because of God's mercy, an animal was sacrificed instead of man.

[Aaron Rawles]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

In His mercy, God allowed the animal sacrifices to purge their sins.

The animal sacrifices were not able to atone for sin in of themselves these sacrifices were merely foreshadows of the ultimate sacrifice to come.

[MyBeloved]

GOD's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins is an expression of His mercy in that He could have turned His back on mankind when he sinned. Instead of turning away from us He provided a way that man could have fellowship with Him. The blood of the animals covered the sin so that GOD could look upon man. GOD was not only showing mercy He was also showing grace looking toward Jesus Christ's sacrifice on Calvary. Hebrews 10:12 reads, "But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of GOD." It is finished!

No, the animal sacrifice was not adequate to atone for human sin. It took the GOD Man to do that.

[heatherdills]

God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness is an expression of His mercy in that He would rather have an animal die than a person. Animal sacrifices were not adequate to atone for human sin, but rather as a token if done in sincerity.

[Rae]

There is a real sense in which god uses the sacrificial system to teach Jews lessons of sin, holinesss, confession, forgiveness, sin's costliness, and sin' horror. For a time God in His mercy, allowed sacrifices to purge their sins knowing full well that these were not adequate and that the only pure sacrifice was yet to come.

[Helen]

The law is described biblically as a teacher. It's purpose was to bring consciousness of sin to the people. Then the people could understand that they would never be able to satisfy the demands of perfection, the standards of a righteous God, but that they would always fall short.

The animal sacrifice shows that when God told Adam and Eve not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil lest they die, (and they had believed satan that they would not die!)that this was reality! Sin involves death, and therefore death must be involved in the reconciliation with God. Therefore God instituted the animal sacrifice to identify disobedience with death. As the blood is poured out of the animal, so through sin, the Life is poured out of a person. It was not that God was pleased with animal sacrifice, especially when consciousnes of sin was not real, and love was not understood (eg the care of aged parents dismissed in favour of giving the money to God). It (animal sacrifice) was a pointer to Jesus as being our only means of reconciliation with God. Since those days the temple has not been available for animal sacrifice, which is a major means of conversion of Jewish people, seeing that The sacrifice for all time has been completed.

[rneely]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy?

God used the sacrificial system of sacrificing various animals to teach the Jews lessons of sin, holiness, confession, forgiveness, sin's costliness, and sin's horror. God, in his mercy, allowed these sacrifices to purge their sins.

Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

No - they were not adequate. It was not possible that the blood of bulls and goats, nor the blood of any other animal, take away our sins.

[krissy]

Although these were the requirements to atone for a sin, it's realized that the killing of an animal doesn't actually excuse the sin itself. So God ALLOWS for these sacrifices to atone for the sin.

The true sacrifice was Jesus.

[glory]

THE LOVE OF GOD TOWARD US IS UNCONDITIONAL. BUT THERE IS A PRICE TO PAY FOR SINS.SO WHEN THE ISRAELITES SINNED, HE ALLOWED AN ANIMAL SACRIFICE TO ATONE FOR SINS.GOD IS SO MERCIFUL TOWARD US THAT ALL THROUGH THE BIBLE HE SAYS JUST CONFESS YOUR SINS, REPENT OF THEM AND COME BACK TO ME.IN GOD'S MERCY, UNTIL CHRIST CAME TO EARTH, HE ALLOWED AN ANIMAL TO BE SACRIFICED FOR SINS SINCE BLOOD HAD TO BE SHED.IT WAS THE LAW.

NO, AN ANIMAL CAN NEVER ATONE FOR SINS.BUT INSTEAD OF TAKING PEOPLE'S LIVES HE SPARED THEIR LIVES AND ALLOWED THEM TO SUBSTITUTE A LAMB INSTEAD.....PRAISE GOD FOR HIS MERCY.....GOD BLESS.

[Carolynne Speck]

Q5. In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin? Exposition

God used the animal sacrifice to teach his people about sin, confession and forgiveness, and tought them that the penalty for sin was death.

[Lorraine Wright]

Q5. In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

It shows God's great love and mercy and allowed the sinner a means of receiving forgiveness. These sacrifices alone were inadequate to cleanse them of their sins. Jesus was the only one perfect enough to atone for our sins and he did that by his death on the cross.

[Gabriela]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expansion of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

The animal sacrifice provided the people with a means to receive forgiveness. They were not adequate to atone for human sin, because people needed something greater than them to be sacrificed for complete forgiveness. Jesus paid that price when He was crucified.

[mike helbig]

God's provision of animal sacrifices was an expression of His mercy in that it was the means then present that people through their faith in God could find forgiveness.

Although the animal sacrifices themselves were not sufficient to take away human sin they served God's purpose in foreshadowing His Son's ultimate sacrifice. So these animal sacrifices didn't really take away their sins completely because Hebrews 9:15 says For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under the first covenant. So ultimately only the blood of Christ the only sinless man shed for sinful mankind can bring true absolute forgiveness of sins.

[Patsy Laycoax]

God's provision of an animal sacrifice for forgivness of sins is an expression of mercy because it taught the Jews all about sin,forgiveness,confession of

sin,the cost of sin.God's holiness and prepared them for the one to come,

a perfect sacrifice who would die for sin.

Animal sacrifices did not actually atone for sin. Hebrews 10:4 tells us that.

Man needs someone greater than himself to pay for his sin.

[gwith4]

God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sin was an expression of His mercy because He never needed to forgive us at all. He could of just allowed us to pay the price ourselves for our sins -- death and eternal separation from Him.

The animal sacrifices were never actually adequate to atone for our sins though because the "lesser" animal can't substitute for the "greater" human being. We needed Someone greater than ourselves. Imagine God, being the One who calls for justice, and stepping in as the One who justifies us! I can hardly fathom so great a love and such mercy.

[charisbarak]

Providing sacrifices were an extension of God's mercy toward us. The first sacrifices were made by Him when he had to kill animals to clothe Adam & Eve after the fall. Since then the sacrifices were commanded by God to give Him the glory. Sacrifices made to pay for peoples' sins were only short-term--looking forward to the time when God would provide His own Lamb once for all to pay for all the sins of all of us!

[masika]

Since animal Sacrifices were offered day by day , and year by year , and still people continued to life in sin. Jesus christ saved all the animals in the world , since he was the perfect Sacrifice to Cleanse us from sin.

We are to Obey and have Faith in God by Loving The Lord Our God with all our heart , soul , mind and strength.

We Should also to trust in the Lord with our heart and lean not on our understanding.

[Commissioned]

Q5. In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy?

God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins is an expression of His mercy in that the blood that was shed was not that of the sinner himself but of one a lesser "animal."

Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

No, the author of Hebrews tells us,"it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4), for the "lesser" animal cannot really substitute for the "greater" human being. Man needs someone greater than himself to actually atone for and do away with sin.

[Craig]

Q5. In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

God doesn't have to have a provision of animal sacrifice or anything thing for the forgiveness of sin. The fact that He allows for it is an expression of his mercy.

God says throughout the scripture that animal sacrifices were not adequate for atonement of human. What God has always wanted was the heart of His people.

[sjb]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

God allowing the sacrifice of an innocent animal as a way of atonement was a way of getting His people to focus on their sins. I think had I been put in the position of having to cut the throat of a pure white lamb just because of my wicked, selfish ways, I'd think twice before I committed the evil act again. Animal sacrifices weren't for God. God's grace and forgiveness have always been there. Animal sacrifices were for remembrance from God's people.

[Elie]

In what sense is God's provision of animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins an expression of his mercy? Were animal sacrifices actually adequate to atone for human sin?

In the lesson, I've learned: it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4), for the "lesser" animal cannot really substitute for the "greater" human being. So God takes our case into consideration, because He wouldn't like to see us separated to Him cause of our sin. He has pity on us and accepted the animal lesser than us,to substitute for us...

Man needs someone greater than himself to actually atone for and do away with sin, as resolution God gives us His unique Son as lamb to atone for our sin. Now a blood much greater than our life has been shed to atone for, it would be nonsense to keep on offering a blood lesser than our life...

This shows us how God desire us to be his friends...

[Marleen]

All the sacrifices in the world wouldn't have done them any good. They needed to have a humble and contrite heart before God. God in His mercy and wisdom and compassion, offered them a way out. The law and the sacrificial system showed them HOW FAR OFF the mark and how serious sin is to a HOLY God. The only sacrifice sufficient was Christ.

[Brendamay]

Sacrifice of an animal was a means of repenting before God. it gave us a way of repentance for our sins,. to wash in the blood of Christ who died for our Sins.