:-*In the Old Testament God required His people to offer animal sacrifices. The innocent blood of the animal is what allowed them to enter the presence of the Almighty God. There were five steps to the sacrifices. Each step had a different significance.
The first step was to bring the animal to the entrance of the tabernacle. This was the offerer's act of worship
The second step was for the offerer to place his hands on the head of the offering. This symbolized dedication the animal to God and the animal being the offerer's representative and substitute.
The Thirds step was for the offerer to slay the offering. The signified the offerer accepting the punishment of sin.
The fourth step was to sprinkle or smear the blood of the offering on the altar.
The fifth step was to burn the offering on the altar. This symbolized the offering ascending to heaven with the smoke.
My question is what was the significance of sprinkling/smearing the offering's blood on the altar?
