"And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission." Hebrews 9:22

1. Fine flour used as an atonement for sin (Lev 5:11-13)
2. Incense was used to make atonement (Num 16:46)
3. Ashes mixed with water were used for purification (Num 19:9)
4. Fire could make things clean (Num 31:23)
5. Jewels were used to make atonement (Num 31:50)

"Most of these typically reflect on the character of Christ in His life leading up to, and in His resurrection deriving from, His death. His death was basic and central, as was the blood in the Old Testament." John Heading