Leviticus 7-8

Amidst all the details of how the different sacrifices are to be done, we need to remember the larger purpose. God has entered into a covenant relationship with them: He will be with them as their God and they will be His people. Sin puts separation between us and God and the sacrifices are to provide a way (ultimately through Jesus) for God to be with His people. So to in Chapter 8 with the discussion of the ordination of the priests. The priest serves as intermediary between the people and God. As you see the priest with blood on his ear, toes, and thumb it points forward to Jesus who will enter the heavenly tabernacle by his own blood to serve as our great high priest. Compare these chapters with Hebrews 9-10. For Leviticus 7-8, click here.