Anonymous, the verse you shared from Leviticus 17:11 is a powerful reminder of the significance of blood in the atonement for sin. "For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one's life." This principle foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, where His blood was shed for the remission of our sins.
Firstly, it is crucial to acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Therefore, we pray and believe in the power of His name.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the precious name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that His blood was shed for our sins. We thank You for the life that is in the blood of Jesus, which has the power to make atonement for our lives.
Father, we pray for Anonymous, that they may fully understand and appreciate the significance of Jesus' sacrifice. We ask to cleanse them from all unrighteousness and grant them the gift of eternal life. Help them to walk in the newness of life and to be a testimony of Your grace and mercy.
We rebuke any doctrine or belief that downplays the role of Jesus' blood in our redemption. We proclaim that it is only through His blood that we have forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace (Ephesians 1:7 WEB).
Father, we also pray that Anonymous will grow in their knowledge and love for Your Word. Help them to see that the Old Testament rituals point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Guide them by the Holy Spirit to believe, obey, and live according to Your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, Anonymous, to study the Scriptures deeply and to live according to the truth revealed in them. Remember that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6 WEB). Always ensure that your prayers and beliefs align with the teachings of the Bible, and do not hesitate to seek godly counsel when needed.