In Leviticus 4:27-2927And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; 28Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned. 29And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering. (Leviticus 4:27‑29) we read, “If any one of the common people sin . . . then he shall bring his offering . . . and he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering.” If, by the laying on of his hand, the animal became the offerer’s sacrifice, much more shall the Lord Jesus become our sacrifice by laying on Him the hand of faith. As the animal was accepted as a substitute, so shall the Lord Jesus be a substitute for the repentant sinner. The great truth of substitution is our hope, joy and boast. Jesus is accepted as an atonement for us, and we are “accepted in the Beloved.” We obtain all the benefits of His completed sacrifice. Have you never accepted the Lord as your sacrifice? Do so without delay! He will be yours, if you will have Him. Receiving Him, you are reconciled to God and your sins are blotted out. Accept no other substitute.
1. Moses was willing to be a substitute for Israel, but he couldn’t be one. What did he say about God’s book? Exodus 32:___
2. What did Paul wish for himself because of his brethren? Romans 9:___
3. King David wanted to be substitute for Absalom. What was his lamentation? 2 Samuel 18:___
4. Who once suffered for sins as a substitute that He might bring us to God?
1 Peter 3:___
5. What is the song of those who are redeemed to God out of every kindred, tongue, people and nation? Revelation 5:___