The Significance of the Day of Atonement in Leviticus
The Day of Atonement as described in Leviticus 16:1-34 was a solemn day of seeking God's forgiveness and cleansing the nation of sins to avert His wrath. It emphasized the seriousness of God's holiness, the need to address sin, and how it pointed to Jesus as the ultimate atonement. The day helps us understand God's holiness, take sin seriously, and appreciate Jesus' sacrifice as our High Priest.
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The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16:1-34
Purpose of the Day of Atonement Was not a day of celebration and thanksgiving. It was a day of seeking God s forgiveness and cleansing the nation of its sins. To avert God s wrath and insure His continued dwelling among them.
Gods Holiness Must Be Taken Seriously Life and death lest he die (vv. 1-2). The High Priest first washed himself and put on clean, white linen clothes (v. 4). Those who participated had to be prepared (v. 21). All the people, even the foreigners in the land, had to rest from work and fast (vv. 29, 31).
Sin Must Be Taken Seriously He offered a bull for himself and his family (v. 6). He killed a goat for the sins of the people (v. 15). He cleansed the Holy of Holies and the altar (vs. 16-19). He confessed all the iniquities, transgressions, and sins of the people (v. 21). He offered burnt offerings for himself and for the people (v. 24).
Our Sin Still Must Be Taken Seriously All those sacrifices were constant reminders that atonement had to be made for our sins (Heb. 10:3-4). Jesus offers the blood f the new covenant (Matt. 26:27-28). Redemption comes through His blood (1 Pet. 1:17-19).
The Day of Atonement Pointed to Jesus Jesus is the sin offering (Heb. 10:10-14). Jesus is the scapegoat (Heb. 9:28; John 1:29). Jesus is the High Priest (Heb. 9:11-12, 24). Isaiah 53:10-12
The Day of Atonement Helps Us . . . Better understand God s holiness. Take our sin more seriously. Better appreciate what Jesus did on the cross and continues to do for us today as our High Priest.
