Subject: Christians before Jesus came |
Bible Note: EdB, I am not saying that David didn't want to offer a sacrifice- if he knew that a sacrifice would forgive him then he would have. There were no sacrifices available to offer when someone broke the 10 comandments or sinned intentionally towards God. This is why in Ps.51 he appeals to God's mercy and compassion, rather than a sacrifice. Look at Numbers 14 when the people rebel against God. Did they offer sacrifices? No. They couldn't. They were left to the mercy of God, who forgave them because of the intercession of Moses. I completely agree that forgiveness is different than consequences. This is clear throughout the whole Bible. |