Upon This Rock (22): Robbing Christ of His Honor (14)
Doezema expounds Psalm 51:16-17 to show how David's words about God not desiring sacrifice find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ's redemption, where external ceremonial works are replaced by the broken and contrite heart of faith. The article demonstrates how Old Testament shadows give way to the substance found in Christ alone, emphasizing that merit comes only through trusting in Christ's work rather than human effort or religious performance.
Previous article in this series: October 15, 2015, p. 37. "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering." That's from Psalm 51. Stunning words, really, when we consider them in light of who wrote them. And when. They were written by David, the man "after God's heart," who knew God's law and loved it. He was therefore well acquainted with the book of Leviticus, which, if nothing else, made it crystal clear that sacrifices and offerings were not...
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