Lev 17:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : The reason for the law is given: the life of the flesh is in the blood , and God had chosen blood to make atonement for the soul ( v. 11 ). Sacrifices were meant to show that a life was given in place of the sinner’s life. Without the shedding of blood, there could be no forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22 ). This law was temporary, pointing forward to Christ. Now, Jesus’ blood alone makes atonement for our souls. The old law is not required for Christians today, but we should still respect the meaning behind it. Jesus’ blood is precious, and we should never treat it as an ordinary thing (Hebrews 10:29 ).

‏ Leviticus 17:11

v. 11: The reason for the law is given: the life of the flesh is in the blood, and God had chosen blood to make atonement for the soul (v. 11 ^a). Sacrifices were meant to show that a life was given in place of the sinner’s life. Without the shedding of blood, there could be no forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22 ^b).

This law was temporary, pointing forward to Christ. Now, Jesus’ blood alone makes atonement for our souls. The old law is not required for Christians today, but we should still respect the meaning behind it. Jesus’ blood is precious, and we should never treat it as an ordinary thing (Hebrews 10:29 ^c).