The Sin that Separates 

Sin that separates us from God and divides us from one another. The cost of reconciling these relationships was Jesus’ own blood.

From an Africa Study Bible proverbs and stories note:

A Yoruba proverb says, Ebo die die lo ngba alaiku la, meaning, “A little sacrifice saves the dying from death.” People who follow the traditional Yoruba religion in Nigeria believe that a sacrifice has the power to save from death or to avert evil. 

For the people of Israel, the reason for the sin offering was very different from both traditional African and ancient pagan beliefs. The sin offering described in Leviticus 4–5 was for the purpose of receiving forgiveness for sins committed against the Lord. The sin offering brought the sinner into a right relationship with God. Sacrifice does not atone a spirit’s thirst for blood. Instead, blood is shed to atone for our sin that has separated us from God. 

Today: 

Sing a song praising and thanking Jesus for his sacrifice on the cross to forgive our sins.