Leviticus 17 - Praying God's Word

Please read Leviticus 17.

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Meditate on verse 11, pronouncing atonement as three separate words: at-one-ment.

For the life of the flesh is in the blood,

 and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls;

 for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.

An animal’s blood represented its life.  That lifeblood was poured on the altar of sacrifice as a covering for sins to make atonement for the people, so they could experience at-one-ment with God. 

Understanding Leviticus 17:11 brings richer understanding to Jesus’s words.

He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life. 

 He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me and I in him.

The glory which You have given Me I have given them, that they may be one,

 just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity.

—John 6:54a, 56; 17:22-23a

When you are in Christ, His blood covers you. You spiritually drink His lifeblood, making Jesus’ life your life. You become one with Him.

Pray Leviticus 17:11 and 14 in thanksgiving for the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ given for you.

“LORD, the life of the flesh is in the blood. 

Thank You for giving Yourself on the altar to make atonement for my soul;

for it is Your blood by reason of Your life that makes atonement.

 LORD, You prohibited eating the blood of any flesh, for the life of all flesh is its blood.  Thank You that this prohibition was to protect the one time I would eat the blood of Your flesh on the Day of Atonement when I became one with You, Jesus.”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell