What looking at sheep makes me think of:
" There were different kinds of sacrifices but at the heart of it was that sin demanded punishment, and the slain animal represented God's willingness to accept a substitute so that the worshipper might live and have an ongoing relationship of forgiveness and joy with God.
But all the Old Testament believers knew that the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sin (Hebrews 10:4). They pointed beyond themselves to Christ, who was the final sacrifice for sin. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 5:7, “Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” That was the final sacrifice for sin, because it was perfect and sufficient for all who believe. Most clearly of all Hebrews 10:12 says, “When Christhad offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.” So Christ brought to an end the Old Testament sacrifices for sin. He finished the great work of atonement. His death cannot be improved on. All we have to do now is trust him for that great work. We do not add to it."
-John Piper
6 responses
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Marisa Gertz said (2 Oct 2007):
adorable and almost biblical at the same time. like a meticulously composed painting. lovely.
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coree coppinger gave props (3 Oct 2007):
I love the yellow /gold toning to this, gives it an old type flavor to it.
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Rachel Mckinnie gave props (4 Oct 2007):
Yeah wow! What an awesome capture. Love what you did with it.
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (24 Mar 2008):
It is definitely a Bibilical picture -- my first thought also. Nice work.
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Trey Hill said (23 Sep 2008):
great entry.
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Oksana Skiba gave props (4 Oct 2008):
Nice photo and perfect object for this theme – a sacrifice, the main point of any religion! Very well done, Ilya! Luck!
