No Blood...No Blessing

(from Scott Nichols)

In our Sunday Evening Study of Leviticus last night, I was struck by the imagery at play in this passage [Leviticus 9:18-22]. Aaron had just completed the opening round of sacrifices following his ordination and with the blood still wet upon his hands, he lifts them in blessing of the people of Israel. A vivid reminder that God's blessing is given via the sacrifice.

I encouraged the congregation to hold that image...Read more.