Making note of prophetic theologies that were created for the "New Testament": There is no "mark of the beast" in the "Old Testament." If something is taught for the first time in the "New Testament," then what witness are we holding it against? It must be found first in the "old testament." Revelation 13:16-18 KJV The Mark of the Beast is a copy of the story found in 3 Maccabees. 3 Maccabees 2:28-29 The people were required to be registered, and marked by the ivy-leaf symbol of Dionysus. The Greek system was being required of the Jewish people.

The need for anyone to die, or for any blood to be shed, for the forgiveness of sins. Even in the time of sacrifices, the priesthood, and the temple, an offering of fine flour was acceptable. Leviticus 15 Even more: in exile, turning away from sin and toward righteous deeds is all it took to choose and be granted life! Ezekiel 18 It's a lie that sacrifice was even desired by The Most High! Psalm 51