But, in order to be resurrected, he would have to die first. The other reason for God’s incarnation is to transform human existence and the physical world through his glorious resurrection (Dan. 7.13-14)! The only possible way he can actually walk among us is in human form.
Regardless, God clearly said: “I will walk among you” (Lev. God already foretold his incarnation in the Torah, which, unfortunately, was misinterpreted by the Jews. This is part of the reason why God has to become a Man and live among us (Jn 1.14). This Substitutionary atonement is hinted at when the Deity tells Abraham not to kill his own son because God himself will provide for that. Hence the necessity for God Himself to atone for the sins of humankind. Moreover, one finite human being cannot possibly atone for every sin that has ever been committed throughout human history. The former represents a sacred atonement the latter, idolatry. Thus, Christ’s *Leviticus-17.11-sacrifice* on the cross-offering himself for the sins of the people-does not violate the prohibition against the detestable Child sacrifices to other gods.
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