Leviticus:17

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* Verse 1-9 - All the cattle killed by the Israelites , while in the wilderness , were to be presented before the door of the tabernacle , and the flesh to be returned to the offerer , to be eaten as a peace-offering , according to the law . When they entered Canaan , this only continued in respect of sacrifices . The spiritual sacrifices we are now to offer , are not confined to any one place . We have now no temple or altar that sanctifies the gift ; nor does the gospel unity rest only in one place , but in one heart , and the unity of the Spirit . Christ is our Altar , and the true Tabernacle ; in him God dwells among men . It is in him that our sacrifices are acceptable to God , and in him only . To set up other mediators , or other altars , or other expiatory sacrifices , is , in effect , to set up other gods . And though God will graciously accept our family offerings , we must not therefore neglect attending at the tabernacle . * Verse 10-16 - Here is a confirmation of the law against eating blood . They must eat no blood . But this law was ceremonial , and is now no longer in force ; the coming of the substance does away the shadow . The blood of beasts is no longer the ransom , but Christ 's blood only ; therefore there is not now the reason for abstaining there then was . The blood is now allowed for the nourishment of our bodies ; it is no longer appointed to make an atonement for the soul . Now the blood of Christ makes atonement really and effectually ; to that , therefore , we must have regard , and not consider it as a common thing , or treat it with indifference . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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