The people were clean. 4:13, 22, 27; 5:15, 18). Only he could perform this function, a ritual that he had to repeat each year. The wonder of this matter is that often our secret or unknown sins are often sanctified by us by the use of spiritual terminology and biblical texts. This meant that no work was to be done. 1-2; B. (8) Cleansing was then made for the holy place (v. 16), seemingly by the sprinkling of the blood of both the bull and the goat. (1897). Chronologically chapter 16 should follow directly after chapter 10, for the first verse of chapter 16 informs us that God gave the instructions of chapter 16 to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, which, as we know, is recorded in chapter 10. (B) 2The Lord said to Moses: Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses(C) into the Most Holy Place(D) behind the curtain(E) in front of the atonement cover(F) on the ark, or else he will die. God promised to dwell with His people, and the Tabernacle, along with the priestly system and the offerings was the provision for Him to do so. 74 Bush goes into a lengthy discussion on the various explanations for the meaning of Azazel, associated with the scapegoat. 13He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal the atonement cover(Z) above the tablets of the covenant law, so that he will not die. 27The bull and the goat for the sin offerings, whose blood was brought into the Most Holy Place to make atonement, must be taken outside the camp;(AZ) their hides, flesh and intestines are to be burned up. The merger of Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, Mo., and St. Louis Christian College, Florissant, Mo., was officially completed Dec. 5 with acceptance of the merger agreement by the Missouri Secretary of State. Leviticus 16:29 and 23:27 and Numbers 29:7 instruct that "you shall afflict your souls." Leviticus 23:32 makes clear that a full day is intended: "you shall afflict your souls . Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Some seek self-interest by domineering, while others seek it by door-matting. In either case it is evil, by whatever label we name it. The superiority of Christs one offering to that of Aarons many offerings is also seen in the fact that the results of Christs sacrifice are greater. Leviticus 16:1119 14 min. You know, the rabbis say that that man who was appointed here in Leviticus 16 to take that scapegoat into the wilderness was to journey twelve miles into the wilderness, and then was to remain until that scapegoat was completely out of his sight; and then, he would turn, and he would come back to the people of God. The Day of Atonement was a time for each Israelite to reflect on his own sinfulness, and to respond appropriately with mourning and repentance. The majority of this chapter is given over to describing the process by which the high priest would make atonement for himself (cf. We gratefully rest in His finished work. And no other sacrifice provides a better backdrop against which to see the vast superiority of our Lords atonement over that of Aaron. This thought must have haunted the one in whose charge the living goat was placed. The Sacrificial System (1-7)12. (4) Before entering into the Holy of Holies with the blood of the bull, Aaron had to create a cloud of incense in the Holy of Holies, covering the mercy seat, to veil the glory of God so that he could enter in (vv. In the course of Aarons duties on the Day of Atonement, he too will offer incense. How, then, should we pray? The Day of Atonement speaks to the importance of Gods forgiveness of us and was at the heart of Israels calendar. Then, when she marries, she continues the same kind of blind conformity. Leviticus 16 : Day of Atonement. 16:1-2 Instructions for entering the Most Holy Place. (1) Gods instructions to Aaron concerning the offerings of the Day of Atonement begins with a reminder of the death of his two sons, as recorded in chapter 10. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will die. This had to be done because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been. Aaron was a sinner, if we had not already figured this out (cf. (6) Lots were then cast for the two goats, to determine which would be slaughtered and which would be driven away (vv. All rights reserved worldwide. Knowing that God is both good and sovereign, Paul assures us that God is able to use even the present evils of this world to bring us to the perfection which only heaven will bring (Rom. In Leviticus chapter 16 summary the LORD God spoke to Aaron through Moses. Anyone who did not observe this Sabbath was to be cut off from his people (Lev. The Day of Atonement. Facts: to see how and why atonement was made in the ritual described in the this lesson.Principle: to understand that atonement will help us understand the personality and thoughts of God.Application: to live daily with the understanding that our sins have been atoned for and are no longer held against the ones who trust in Christ. All rights reserved. She wants to throw out half of the treasures you have gathered over the year. In this way, he will purify it and make it holy again from the Israelites' pollution. Aaron's sons) could not enter the Most Holy compartment of the Tabernacle, regardless if it was the Day of Atonement or not, unless for the sole purpose of covering the ark of the testimony when the camp was to move ( Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9:7, Leviticus 10:1-5, Numbers 4:5 ). The first reference to the Day of Atonement comes in the Book of Exodus, chapter 30. It occurs in the fall of the year on the 10th day of the seventh month (Tishri). cleansing of the participants 8:17-18). Harrison, p. 175. Provisions for the Perpetuation of the Day of Atonement: Verses 32-34. Rev. 8:26-27). the scapegoat 10But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used for making atonement(V) by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat. I encourage you to ask God to show you what drawing near means for you, today. The day of atonement as described in Leviticus 16 shows us several things: All people have sinned against the commandments of the LORD. The current therapeutic culture speaks of the importance of forgiving ourselves. I am convinced that it is often our unconscious sins which are the most damaging to ourselves and to others. Among his fellow men his dignity as the great mediator between man and God is unsurpassed, and his splendid clothes draw attention to the glory of his office. Major People Moses Aaron Priests Major Events God gives His people instructions on how to carry out types of sacrifices (Leviticus 1-7). 26The man who releases the goat as a scapegoat(AW) must wash his clothes(AX) and bathe himself with water;(AY) afterward he may come into the camp. 5), which includes sickness. 69 The rituals outlined in verses 6-10 are reiterated in greater detail in verses 11-22, with the exception of the process of casting lots for the goats, which is only mentioned in verses 7 & 8. Satan was defeated on the cross of Christ (John 12:31; 16:11), and yet he is still very much alive and at work, resisting the work and the people of God (2 Cor. (9) Next, outside the tent, Aaron was to make atonement for the altar of burnt offering,71 using, it would seem, the blood of both the bull and the goat (vv. 26-31; 1. For example, some say that the death of Christ made physical healing a possession for all to claim.77 This simply is not true. The High Priest God has provided us the Lord Jesus Christ, who has done all the work, not just to cover our sins, but to take them away. The people of Israel as a congregation, vv. This was the only fasting period required by the Law (Leviticus 16:29; 23:31), the Day of Atonement was a recognition of man's inability to make any atonement for his sins. 33-34). The wife, on the other hand, may have learned early in life that the way to please her father was to totally bend to his every whim. 13 And he shall put the incense on the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of incense may cover the mercy seat that is on the . 16:16, 19). Kairos Benevolence Fund and International Conference on Missions are combining to jointly power Pressing On: A Conference of Encouragement for Ministers and Missionaries, set for May 9 to 11. According to Jewish tradition, Adam sinned on this day; therefore, atonement had to be set on this day. The Day of Atonement. 8-10. It certinly foreshadowed the One who would be our High Priest and the work He would do at Calvary. This is the agony which caused Him to agonize in the Garden of Gethsemane. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 32). 11 "Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household, . . Animals and priestly dress needed for the ceremonies But when our Lord was crucified and His blood was shed for the sins of the world, the veil which formerly kept men apart from God was torn asunder, signifying that every believer has full and unlimited access to God. God is perfectly holy. These are not easy matters, for we are a part of the evil fabric of our country. 16:15-22), as well as describing the events that followed the conclusion of the offerings on the Day of Atonement (cf. Second, shortly after Jesus returns to earth, Satan the devil, a spirit being who cannot die, will be removed or restrained so that he can no longer influence humanity into living a way that is contrary to God's righteous commandments and laws. 28.4, were called the golden garments, from there being a mixture of gold in them. Dr. Danette M. Verchr, PhD.Superintendent of Christian EducationTreasures of the Heart International Ministries A Ray of Hope Ministries Christian Center, Ambassador|Missionary|CEO|3x Cancer Survivor|Renown Christian Counselor & Educator|Author|Actress|Inspirational Speaker|#WHMA #JustFab #MarineMom #TSParent. The fact that no work was to be done reminds us that we can not work to earn our salvation. This instruction is directed primarily toward Aaron and the priests (vv. 12:9). (2) The priestly garb which Aaron was to wear on this one occasion was very different from that which he normally wore in the course of his duties. IV. In short, these are: (1) The name of the place the goat was led. (AR) 24He shall bathe himself with water in the sanctuary area(AS) and put on his regular garments. The goat sacrificed every year in the ceremony of Leviticus 16 foreshadowed His sacrifice for our sins. The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, as revealed in Leviticus 16, is the most solemn Old Testament ritual. One cannot help but think of the 13th chapter of Johns Gospel, where our Lord took off His garments, and stripped down to the garb of a slave, so as to cleanse His disciples. Since therefore, brethren, we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water (Heb. 23:26-32; Num. Exod. From Kadesh to Moab (20:22-36:13) Part 5: Deuteronomy 19. This is so no matter if you were part of the children of Israel physically or not; because on that day, the priest will make an atonement for you to cleanse you that you become . The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26. He is to do the same for the tent of meeting,(AI) which is among them in the midst of their uncleanness. Leviticus 16:3. There is a very logical development of the argument of the Book of Leviticus evident in the first 16 chapters. In the course of his daily sacrifices, Aaron, the High Priest, represented God, and thus his garments were of great beauty and splendor. until He comes again, destroys and renews the earth, finally and fully limits Satan, and transforms our physical bodies. Leviticus 16:11-19 Introduction: This chapter treats of the day of atonement, and of the rites, sacrifices, and services of it, directs when Aaron should come into the holy of holies, Leviticus 16:1; and in what habit he should then appear, and with what offerings both for himself, and for the people, While the rites described in Leviticus 1-15 were individual in application, the Day of Atonement described in Leviticus 16 symbolized atonement for the sins of the whole Israelite nation and was a day when the entire house of Israel fasted and rested. Nor did any human see Jesus enter that heavenly tabernacle not made with human hands. But this did not negate the need for certain people from the Levitical tribe to serve Gods people as mediators of sorts. 10:19-22). 16:32-33). Leviticus 16:20-22 All the iniquities, all the transgressions, all the sins were placed upon the head of this goat. For I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat. The priest was pure. 16 so he shall make atonement for the holy place because of the uncleanness of the sons of israel and because of their transgressions in regard to all their sins; and thus he shall do for the tent of meeting which abides with them in the midst of their uncleanness. 15He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people(AD) and take its blood behind the curtain(AE) and do with it as he did with the bulls blood: He shall sprinkle(AF) it on the atonement cover and in front of it. The peoples duty, The chapter is not strictly chronological in its organization. 16:11 And Aaron shall bring the bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin offering which is for himself: Again this is reiterated in verse 6. It was not those sins for which atonement had already been made that the Day of Atonement was given for, but for those which had not been recognized, and for which a sacrifice had not been offered. A Christian counselor from Colorado said, The lack of forgiveness is at the root of most all interpersonal conflicts.. Further, Aaron died, but Christ lives forever (Heb. the blood-sprinkling rites The space was so sacred that Aaron was to occupy it himself, without help from anyone else. Caution required, vv. The place of Christs ministry is also superior to the place of Aarons ministry. Thus, the writer to the Hebrews can say. It is noteworthy that in this passage, the warning about offering strange incense immediately precedes reference to the Day of Atonement, just as Leviticus 16 introduces the instructions concerning the offerings by referring to the death of Nadab and Abihu, who were smitten of God for offering strange fire (cf. Knowing this led him to pray elsewhere, Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way (Ps. Leviticus makes little sense if wrenched from its wider biblical context. 20). 13 He is to put the incense on the fire before the Lord, and the smoke of the incense will conceal the atonement cover above the tablets of the covenant law, so that . by Raymond Togtman (Grand Rapids: Regency Reference Library, Zondervan Publishing House, 1982, pp. The Day of Atonement was known as a Sabbath, no matter what day of the week it feel on. In the development of Pauls argument in the book, the atonement of Christ has won forgiveness of sins and justification for the one who believes (Romans 1-5). 28; 39). To leave the goat living, roaming about the wilderness, must have caused some uneasiness and insecurity. 17 now This would ensure that the priest was pure to mediate for his people. Golden Text: He shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins Leviticus 16:16. (BM), 34This is to be a lasting ordinance(BN) for you: Atonement is to be made once a year(BO) for all the sins of the Israelites.. We understand that it was at great cost that the Lord atoned for us. The Day of Atonement was to be a special Sabbath and a sombre day - rather like our Good Friday. (P) 5From the Israelite community(Q) he is to take two male goats(R) for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering. And Aaron shall make atonement on its horns once a year; he shall make atonement on it with the blood of the sin offering of atonement once a year throughout your generations. *Lesson based on International Sunday School Lesson, 2012, by the Lesson Committee.Scripture quotations are from theNew International Version2011, unless otherwise indicated. because He has completed the necessary work to deal with sin, God needs no help. 2:2; 6:11-12; Rev. The best that one could hope for with the sacrifices of the Day of Atonement was that the impurity of sin would be put off for another year. (5) The sin offering for the people is both unique and compound. 16In this way he will make atonement(AG) for the Most Holy Place(AH) because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been. This blood was especially to be applied to the horns on the altar, and he was to do this seven times. 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