Religion, the Killer

Old Testament law was given to instruct us in the need for redemption and to begin our journey back to partnership with God.  Blood became necessary.  A precious and perfect sacrifice was necessary.  It was a glorious demonstration of God's grace and His desire to redeem His creation.

But the religious leaders made it a business.  THEY were the important ones.  THEY were the holy ones.  "If you want to be close to God," they seemed to say, "you must do it through us."

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