Among His Verses | Finding Jesus in Every Chapter of the Bible

Leviticus 17: It Was Always About Jesus Leviticus 17 may seem like a chapter about dietary laws and sacrificial regulations—but look closer. It is one of the clearest Old Testament signposts pointing directly to Jesus Christ . God commands Israel that every sacrifice must be brought to the Tabernacle. No private offerings. No hidden altars. Why? Because there is only one place where atonement is recognized by the Father. This prepares us for the truth revealed in the New Testament: there is only one mediator between God and man—Jesus. Just as Israel could not create their own path to forgiveness, we cannot invent our own salvation. It must come through God’s appointed Lamb. The Life Is in the Blood The heart of Leviticus 17 is this powerful declaration: “For the life of the flesh is in the blood.” (Leviticus 17:11) God forbids consuming blood because blood represents life. It was reserved for atonement on the altar. This isn’t random. This is prophecy. Centuries later, Je...

Exodus 29: The Blood That Points to Jesus Exodus 29 may seem like detailed instructions about sacrifices and priestly consecration—but look closer. This chapter is not ultimately about Aaron. It is about Jesus Christ . If Exodus 25 revealed the mercy seat where atonement would be made, Exodus 26 revealed the veil that separated sinful man from a holy God, Exodus 27 revealed the altar of sacrifice, and Exodus 28 revealed the garments of the High Priest—then Exodus 29 reveals the blood that makes access possible. And every drop whispers His name. Washed With Water: Cleansing Before Glory Aaron and his sons were first washed with water before putting on the holy garments. Water symbolizes cleansing and new beginning. Before Jesus began His public ministry, He was baptized—not because He needed cleansing, but to fulfill all righteousness. The washing in Exodus foreshadows spiritual purification fulfilled in Christ. Water also echoes creation. Just as the Spirit hovered over t...