Deuteronomy 21:9. “So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord.” INNOCENT BLOOD. Death has passed – blood has been shed – the cause is unknown Elders, judges, priest – the incident happened near their home – A decision has to be made – the blood of the innocent atoned- The God-given procedure to follow must be correctly done.
The clean animal is led down and must be slain – In the same way it happened to God’s Perfect Lamb – He was taken and tested to try to find blame – He was perfect in holiness, bearing our sin and shame.
To the rough valley of death, they slowly descend – Priests draw near on their behalf to attend – For the guilt to be put away, blood must be shed – The watchers can see the Substitute is dead.
Those who have eyes of faith can behold – The Shepherd has died and we are safe in the fold – Up from the rough valley the story can be told – Grace has dealt with guilt by the shedding of blood.
“I recognize the foreshadowing of the death of Christ for me, O Father. I see these ways people of old were given insight into the reality of substitution. It never ceases to amaze me that in such a variety of ways, people in the past were able to discern the fact that One has legally settle every claim against us. I thank and praise Thee for this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”