Perfection is required to appear before God. Sin renders us all imperfect. How then can we be perfect and stand before God?

Hebrews 10:1 - the law is but a shadow - it is impotent; Hebrews 10:4 - the old covenant sacrifices cannot deal with sin effectively - it is powerless;

1. How could an animal be held responsible for the sin of a man?

2. How could an animal be of sufficient value for the crime of a man?

3. How could you expect an animal to take the blame for mankind's sin?

The sacrifice required for mankind's sin would have to be:

1. A man

2. Of sufficient value

3. A volunteer

Why did God set up a system that was insufficient to deal with mankind's sin?

God's will - Verse 5 - Philippians 2:7-8; John 4:34, 5:30, 6:38; Isaiah 53:10

Romans 14:8