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Blood In Exodus

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Blood is a theme seen throughout the Old Testament and the New Testament. Once a year, the priest was to make an offering of the blood of animals on the altar of the temple for the sins of the people. “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). A specific look at Exodus and Matthew shows how blood was significant in salvation. In both parts of the Bible, the use of blood symbolizes new life. To be saved or have a new life, the common thread seen throughout the Bible is that blood is always a factor in giving new life. In Exodus 12, the Bible explains the instructions given to the Hebrews in order for the Angel of Death to pass over their homes. “Your lamb shall be without blemish, a year old male…They shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses….” The houses with blood on the door posts would be protected from the Angel of Death. Because of it, Israel's firstborn were saved, while Egypt's firstborn died. Note that in Exodus, in order for life to be saved, the sacrifice had to be a pure lamb without blemish. The blood ceremonially cleansed and protected the people inside those homes against the plague of death that struck the Egyptians. Later, in Matthew, …show more content…

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