to the truth, you know the truth about God and His Son Jesus Christ, “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (Jn.17:3).
Consider the Day of Atonement The “Day of Atonement” 1 was the most important event in the religious calendar of the Israelites. “For on that day the priest shall make atonement for you, to cleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the Lord” (Lev.16:30) The Lord had prepared everything that led up to this day. It could not have taken place before this time and it is a reminder that God works always to accomplish His great purposes in His time-plan. The course of Leviticus traces that preparation following the erection of the Tabernacle at the end of Exodus. Moses facilitated the Day of Atonement by executing the instructions given him by the LORD for the building of the Tabernacle and the various items of the furniture: two altars, laver, curtains, table, ark, lid and cherubim, utensils and bowls, all items necessary for the operation of the sacrificial system. We must also include the garments worn by the High-Priest and his attention to the comprehensive instructions for fulfilling this day’s operations with regard to the various sacrifices. On this Day of Atonement, each of these items will be utilised for this one purpose of 1
There are 43 references to atonement in Leviticus (12 in ch.16) Atonement: reparation/payment for an offence against God’s law. Satisfaction must be paid by sacrifice
New Life Radio – Talk No 19
5 Derrick Harrison
17/02/2021
