Hebrews 10:1-10
I’m going to re-write (with some edits) the first four verses, in 1-3-4-2 order: … the Law…, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, can never make perfect those who draw near. But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? So as we look at the re-positioned second verse (bold above), this “no consciousness of sins” intrigues me. Yes, I understand that the blood of bulls and goat serves as a reminder of sin and does not remove “any consciousness of sins”, but does it follow that the blood of Jesus should remove from us “any consciousness of sins”? Unfortunately, I too often and too easily are reminded of my current and past sins. What does it take to have “any consciousness of sins” removed?
Slava Bohu!
Hi Fred, I am thinking that our “consciousness of sin” may be when we don’t forgive ourselves, putting our judgment in place of God’s. Instead, your/our memories of past sins remind us of what God has forgiven, to deepen our thankfulness. Verses 7 and 9 remind us of God’s way, by coming to Him to be forgiven, then following Him in loving obedience.