Atonement Teaching

Summary

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, symbolizes atonement for sins through the high priest's ritual in Leviticus 23:26. The blood of a bull and a goat was poured over the Ark of the Covenant, representing the purity needed for sacrifice. This act foreshadowed Jesus' sacrifice, as explained in Hebrews, where his sinless life and blood provided the ultimate atonement, forgiving sins and symbolizing the fulfillment of Yom Kippur.

Takeaways

• 📜 **Yom Kippur Significance**: Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, as described in Leviticus 23:26.
• 💧 **Atonement Through Blood**: The high priest would enter the Holy of Holies with the blood of a bull and a goat to atone for the sins of the people.
• 🗝️ **Ark of the Covenant**: The blood was poured on the altar over the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the Ten Commandments.
• 🔄 **Annual Forgiveness**: This ritual was performed annually, symbolizing the forgiveness of sins for that year.
• 🩸 **Symbolism of Blood**: The blood represented the life given for atonement, as stated in Leviticus 17:1.
• 🐂🐐 **Innocence Required**: Only the blood of innocent, unblemished animals could be used for the sacrifice, representing purity.
• ✝️ **Prophetic Fulfillment**: The sacrifices on Yom Kippur were prophetic acts foreshadowing what Jesus would do.
• 🌟 **Jesus' Perfect Sacrifice**: Jesus, being sinless, offered the perfect sacrifice when he died on the cross.
• 🗡️ **Final Atonement**: The spear in Jesus' side released blood, symbolizing the final atonement accepted by God the Father.
• 🚫 **Inadequacy of Animal Sacrifices**: The blood of bulls and goats could not permanently remove sin; they were shadows of the coming Messiah.
• 💯 **Forgiveness Through Jesus**: Believers are forgiven because of the blood of Jesus, the Messiah.

Q & A

What is Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur, which is Hebrew for 'the day of atonement,' is considered the most holy day in God's sacred calendar.

Where in the Bible is Yom Kippur mentioned?

Yom Kippur is mentioned in Leviticus 23:26.

What did the high priest do on Yom Kippur according to Leviticus?

The high priest would enter the holy of holies with the blood of a bull and a goat, pouring it on an altar over the Ark of the Covenant.

What was inside the Ark of the Covenant?

Inside the Ark of the Covenant were the Ten Commandments.

What did the Lord do when he saw the blood poured on the altar over the Ark of the Covenant?

When the Lord saw the blood poured upon the altar over the Ark of the Covenant, he would forgive the sins of his people for that year.

What does Leviticus 17:1 say about the significance of blood?

Leviticus 17:1 states that the life of the flesh is in the blood, and it is given on the altar to make an atonement for the souls, as it is the blood by reason of its life that makes atonement.

Why were the sacrifices of bulls and goats considered pure?

The sacrifices of bulls and goats were considered pure because they were innocent animals, representing the purity necessary for a sacrifice to be accepted.

What does the sacrifice of bulls and goats symbolize?

The sacrifice of bulls and goats symbolizes the need for an unblemished or holy being to make a sacrifice for the sins of someone guilty.

How does the book of Hebrews relate to Yom Kippur?

The book of Hebrews explains how Jesus fulfilled the prophetic act of Yom Kippur, as he was sinless and his sacrifice on the cross was accepted by God.

What did Jesus' sacrifice on the cross fulfill?

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross fulfilled the final atonement, as he gave his sinless, perfect life for humanity.

Why could the blood of bulls and goats not truly take away sin?

The blood of bulls and goats could not truly take away sin because it was symbolic, like a shadow, similar to how a credit card is not a real payment but is accepted as a promise of payment.

How is Jesus' sacrifice different from the ancient sacrifices on Yom Kippur?

Jesus' sacrifice is different because it was a real and final atonement, unlike the ancient sacrifices which were symbolic and could not actually take away sin.