How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 4:5 in our daily repentance? Setting the Scene • Leviticus 4:5 describes the anointed priest literally taking some of the slain bull’s blood and carrying it into the Tent of Meeting: “Then the anointed priest is to take some of the bull’s blood and bring it into the Tent of Meeting.” • The act took place in history, within the tabernacle system God ordained for Israel’s sin offerings. • Every detail foreshadows the ultimate, once-for-all work of Christ (Hebrews 9:12). Key Elements to Notice • Anointed priest – a divinely appointed mediator. • Blood of the sacrifice – the only means of atonement (Leviticus 17:11). • Entrance into the Tent of Meeting – drawing near to God’s holy presence on behalf of sinners. Timeless Principles 1. A mediator is essential. 2. A blood sacrifice is non-negotiable for sin’s guilt. 3. Sin must be carried into God’s presence and dealt with directly, not ignored outside the camp. 4. The initiative lies with the priest, not the sinner; today that role is fulfilled perfectly in Jesus. Practical Steps for Daily Repentance • Remember your High Priest – “We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God” (Hebrews 4:14). – Begin confession conscious that Christ personally represents you before the Father. • Rely on His blood, not your resolve – “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) – Speak the truth about your sin, trusting that cleansing flows from His sacrifice, not from emotional intensity. • Move into God’s presence, don’t stay distant – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” (Hebrews 4:16) – Confession is not a self-punishment session but an entry into fellowship where grace is received. • Treat sin as serious and specific – The priest carried “some of the bull’s blood,” a concrete token of a specific offense. – Name sins plainly; vague apologies (“if I did anything wrong…”) fall short of biblical repentance. • Accept immediate reconciliation – Just as the priest’s action brought instant ritual cleansing, Christ’s blood brings immediate relational restoration (1 John 1:9). – Don’t linger in self-accusation once sin is confessed and forsaken. • Live near the altar daily – Israel’s priests served continually; likewise, keep short accounts with God. – Morning and evening, briefly review your day, confess, receive cleansing, and move forward in obedience. Supporting Passages That Echo the Pattern • Hebrews 9:14 – Christ’s blood “purifies our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” • Ephesians 2:13 – “You who were once far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” • Psalm 51:17 – “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” Summary Leviticus 4:5 shows a priest, blood, and entrance into God’s dwelling. Daily repentance mirrors that scene: approach the Father through Christ the High Priest, trust His shed blood, confess specific sins, and walk away cleansed and renewed for wholehearted service. |
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