Most Christians think the sacrifices were formulas for appeasing God and earning His favor...nothing is farther from the truth...Why do you think there were sacrifices in the Old Covenant? Most Christians think the sacrifices were formulas for appeasing God and earning His favor. Not only is nothing farther from the truth; that religious idea is opposed to the truth. God was holy, i.e. uncommon. He was unlike any of the false gods to whom the people made sacrifices to buy favor. If you’re ready to take one more step of freedom from religion, JOIN ME this week and discover the real reason God introduced the sacrifices and what they tell us about Jesus.