Leviticus 3:1-17
3:1-17 The procedure for peace offering is explained (remember this animal sacrifice is now defunct, Hosea 6:6 and Matthew 9:13). God's intention is to teach the children of Israel the cost of corruption. They must learn that amends must be made after committing crimes. They must learn the value of and the way to peace.
We now understand where our peace comes from without sacrifice:
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
We now understand that the way to peace is God. Furthermore, we understand that through manifesting peace we receive it:
James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
The reason why we are able to understand this concept is because of the preliminary work God does with the children of Israel in these first books of the Bible. He brought this concept to humanity. Through His arduous work and care, we developed the consciousness to understand. Humanity in its infancy was not ready to mentally tackle existentialism as we now do. God helped us get here.
