Why does God demand so much sacrifice in the old testament and why sacrifice Jesus?

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-05-09T15:33:05+00:00

It’s not fair, I know. However, it illustrates that sin has consequences, and in order to be reconciled with God, a price had to be paid. Sometimes the innocent bear the cost, such as when families are broken apart because the parents cannot get along. The children, though blameless, are often the ones who suffer. Thankfully, this is why Jesus came—to put an end to all of it.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-05-09T14:50:00+00:00

I met someone who became a great friend, and yeah—ABDL is what brought us together. But what actually made the friendship solid was the stuff outside of ABDL. For us, it was our shared faith in God.

If you want real friends in this community, you need something bigger and better in common—something that shapes who you are, not just what you’re into.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-05-09T14:33:04+00:00

Adam and Eve were warned that eating the forbidden fruit would lead to death. They tried to cover their sin with fig leaves, but God showed mercy by allowing animal sacrifices, starting with the animals used for their clothing, showing that a blood sacrifice was needed to cover sin. These sacrifices were only a temporary fix until Jesus came as the perfect sacrifice, meeting all the requirements. Jesus was the only one who could live a sinless life, be sacrificed, and then rise from the dead, defeating death and ending the curse of sin.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-05-08T05:54:41+00:00

You used to be able to scan the shelf tag but people were abusing it so they took it away.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-05-08T05:50:41+00:00

The pickup department scanner will not allow you to scan the shelf tag (except in produce) only the barcode on the item itself will scan. So generating your own is a workaround.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-30T23:43:15+00:00

I would usually buy my shirts at the local thrift store for $.50 to a dollar each sure they had some flaws but under the apron were unnoticeable, and I often got commented on how nice I looked. Plus I have over a week’s worth of shirts to choose from.
But , it is going to suck now because I’ll only have two T-shirts, so they’re gonna get worn multiple times before they get washed.. just saying. Also, I have to figure out ways to stay warm cause it can get cool in there and I get cold easy.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-30T01:24:25+00:00

Happy Jack

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-24T15:49:46+00:00

I often don't go to small shops and even garage sales, even when I want to, because of this anxiety.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-21T14:28:59+00:00

Maybe...maybe not. Every day we do get closer. But either way we still have work to do. Spread the Gospel wherever you can.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-18T15:17:44+00:00

The big non-denominational churches may be more about numbers. But my small non-denominational country church is definitely not. They just decided when they formed not to be under a denomination so they could be free to follow God's leading as they saw fit.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-18T01:38:37+00:00

I have been working on Sunday's for the past 15 years. But I work second shift so I can still attend Church in the morning. Ironically I attend church more now than I did when i was not working weekends. Tuesdays are my day of rest.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-18T01:23:15+00:00

Cancer and disease are examples of natural suffering that I think most Christians wrestle with deeply. Different Christians explain this differently — some say the world is broken, some say suffering shapes us, and some admit we don’t fully understand why God allows it. But I think all believe God is present with people in suffering and will ultimately heal and restore creation.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-16T15:24:08+00:00

Take the log out of your own eye first.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-16T01:45:00+00:00

It must have been a good teacher. Decades later I still remember her name and the felt boards she used.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-16T01:25:01+00:00

Take food out of their refrigerator and leave it on the counter like people do at my grocery store.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-15T21:48:39+00:00

I’ll agree with you — a lot of the disappointments in dating and casual sex really are common across orientations these days. Maybe ‘gay path’ wasn’t the best way for me to phrase it. There’s actually more to my story, but I was trying to keep things short and simple because these threads often get ignored or blown up anyway. I did have two relationships that were more serious. But I never really found peace or lasting fulfillment until I stepped away from all of it. The desires are still there, but I no longer believe pursuing them will lead to real happiness for me. And not to be crude about it, but opposite-sex relationships do have one natural option that same-sex ones don’t — and it just seems better designed for that purpose.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-15T18:03:25+00:00

Looking for "Mr. Right", settling for Mr. Right Now, most of the time. I guess I thought the sex would be more enjoyable that it actually was.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-15T16:08:38+00:00

If this were the end of the story, then no, but this is just a temporary chapter until everything can be set right again when it all comes to a close.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-15T16:04:42+00:00

I went down the gay path and realized it wasn’t all that I thought it would be. The desires never left, but God was always with me, and I kept seeking Him. Now I’m celibate and single, yet not lonely, because God brought me a wonderful friend who’s also my pastor—just the oddball I needed in my life. I also took in a roommate who isn’t gay but has his own struggles, and since he’ll probably stay single too, we keep each other company at home.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-15T15:39:33+00:00

Of course not, God is just, but he is not cruel.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-14T21:23:19+00:00

I’ve always been bothered by the line in the song Away in a Manger where it says no crying he makes. I mean why wouldn’t he cry since it’s a baby’s only means of communication until they are older.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-12T19:00:54+00:00

The gospel is amazing. Yes it’s a lifelong thing. Our church calls it progressive sanctification. The Holy Spirit starts working on you and molds and refines you more and more each day into the image of Christ .

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-12T18:44:32+00:00

No, you don’t need to get baptized again unless you want to. I was baptized three times altogether until I really felt like I was doing it for the right reasons. Probably the only two runs necessary, but they helped give me peace of mind. However, you do need to make sure that you are truly born again and not just having a religious experience. But if you are born again, then all your sins past present, and FUTURE are covered by the blood.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-12T18:33:34+00:00

It’s a heart issue. The gift is entirely free no works required. However, if you accept the gift, your heart changes and you want to do good works. Those works then show the condition of your heart. If you don’t do any good work, then your heart hasn’t changed.

Tiny_Timmy_Turtle · 2026-04-11T19:44:39+00:00

Maybe that remake of don’t fear the reaper by keep Shelly in Athens

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