Sacrifice is defined: the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else seen as more important or worthy. The people of Israel, throughout most of the 1st half of the Bible, knew this concept most intimately. Daily they made sacrifices, in order to remedy their sins. Sure, they gave up animals, but it was worth it, to have good standing with God. But, these sacrifices could not ultimately take away sin.

For that, a new & different sacrifice was necessary. A new replacement. And then one appeared.

But today, judgment itself is the fixer--it takes the bad and makes it good!