The Sacrifice of Jesus
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness [of sins]” – Hebrews 9:22 We see this clearly evidenced right from the beginning: Adam and Eve sowed fig leaves together to provide a covering for their naked bodies (Genesis 3:7). God killed an animal and used the animal skin to clothe them (Genesis 3:21). Cain, the firstborn into the world, offered up the produce of his hands (fruit and vegetables) to God, but God rejected him. Abel offered animals, which…