The Best Way to Save a Life

Text for discussion: Leviticus 15.  

 

In ancient times as well as more modern times, infection can lead to worsening disease and death.  In the U.S. Civil War, often amputation saved lives, as drastic as it seemed.  Many returned home because of it, not in spite of it.  The sinful nature needs a cure too-and it turns out the remedy was also a drastic one.  

The hymn:  Holy, Holy, Holy

The image: surgical instruments.  Creator: War Dept. US Sanitary Commission, 1861-1865.  (Public domain).