Ch 17:
Israel was to realise that God had His ways that things were to be done - He was to be obeyed and trusted. The reminder is there that the sacrifice is before the Lord.
The life of the creature was in the blood - hence it was strictly forbidden. It was there to make atonement for oneself.
Ch 18:
Israel must keep the Lord's commands, because He is the Lord - He decides what is right and what is wrong.
The holiness of God is exhibited in this chapter, which explains the extermination of the Canaanites later. It is to do with obedience to Him, entirely.
Ch 19-20 The holiness of God is given as the grounds for obedience. Do we need more?
These commands remind us that there is no other God before God. Do I truly believe and act on this?
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