In the New Testament book of Hebrews, Jesus is identified as the greatest high priest. 76 Wenham goes so far as to say that the main purpose of the day of atonement was not to cleanse the people, but to cleanse the holy place: The main purpose of the day of atonement ceremonies is to cleanse the sanctuary from the pollutions introduced into it by the unclean worshippers (cf. The text moves us from the descriptions of the various offerings, and the guidelines concerning them, to the commencement of sacrificial offerings by Aaron, the high priest. 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. 3 Reasons Proverbs 23:7 Says 'As a Man Thinks, So He Is'. This serves as a chronological clue, indicating that the commandments given here must have come shortly after the death of Aarons sons. 16:16). (6) The Day of Atonement is the cleansing of a place and of a people. I Ki. Day of Atonement: sacrifices (16:11-22) Aaron sacrificed the priests' sin offering at the altar in the tabernacle courtyard, then took fire from this altar along with blood from the sacrifice into the tabernacle (that is, into the tent). Leviticus 16:29-34 and 23:26-32 and Numbers 29:7-11 present similar injunctions to observe Yom Kippur. They seek to atone for their sins again and again. As the Scriptures put it. From all appearances, the rituals outlined in our text do not begin the days activities for Aaron, but come after the exercise of some of his regular duties. 17 now (2) Verses 20 and 33 speak of atonement for the Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar. Since the altar of incense is a part of the Tent of Meeting there is no need to specify it, while there would be a need to specify the altar of burnt offering, outside the tent. A. Noordtzij, Leviticus, trans. "Obedience on the Day of Atonement", Leviticus 16:11-19. The Bible speaks to the importance of forgiving others (Matthew 18:35). It has already been explained. Jewish tradition has it that the goat was led to a high cliff, and then pushed backward, over the precipice. The issue at stake is whether or not God will continue to abide within the camp, in the midst of His people. Now the space where the atonement took place must be made sacred. Aaron himself could only draw near to God, that is to the Holy of Holies, but once a year. Only he could perform this function, a ritual that he had to repeat each year. Hebrews 9:22 - In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (9) The Day of Atonement was a time for dealing with unknown sins, for which no offering had been made in the past year. Leviticus 16 : Day of Atonement. 53:5). This was the scapegoat. This lesson treatment is published in the February 14issue ofThe Lookoutmagazine, and is also available online atwww.lookoutmag.com. (10) Now the second goat, the one which was kept alive, had the sins of the nation symbolically laid on its head, and was driven from the camp to a desolate place, from which it must never return (vv. Let us briefly consider each of these. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed (Rom. The goat which is driven away from the camp, into the wilderness, never to return, symbolizes the even greater agony of our Lord, His separation from the Father, due to the fact that the sins of all men were borne by Him. Articulating how atonement works is vital for people to understand salvation. This would ensure that the priest was pure to mediate for his people. 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. Bushs view, which I find hard to grasp, is that the second goat typifies Israel, who, due to their disobedience and rejection of Christ, had their sins heaped upon themselves. In this way, he will purify it and make it holy again from the Israelites' pollution. 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. God removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). Leviticus 16:1-34. ( Leviticus 16:15-19) The goat selected for sacrifice is offered to make atonement for the tabernacle. David prayed, Who can discern his errors? The Day of Atonement was a time for each Israelite to reflect on his own sinfulness, and to respond appropriately with mourning and repentance. This is that for which Moses eloquently and passionately pleaded, after the apostasy of the nation, when they worshipped the golden calf (Exod. He shall also make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly (Lev. (4) The ceremony of offering the bull in chapter 16 is also similar to, yet different from, the offering of the bull which was a part of the ordination of Aaron and his sons. 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died ; 2 And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon . 16:31; 23:27; Num. I would differ. The first section of Leviticus, chapters 1-7, outlines the sacrificial rituals the priests must follow; chapters 8-10 records the inauguration of the Aaronic priesthood, who will offer the sacrifices; chapters 11-15 distinguishes the clean from the unclean, and proper procedures for dealing with uncleanness. It comes down to a matter of faith, and the Bible says, Without faith it is impossible to please him in Hebrews 11:6. New International Version (NIV). The aim of these rituals is to make possible Gods continued presence among his people. Wenham, p. 228. When Aaron came out of the tabernacle he was to take some of the blood from his sacrifice and some of the blood from the peoples sacrifice and sprinkle it on the altar of burnt offering. Sin cannot enter His presence. (8) Just as the Israelite awaited that which the Day of Atonement anticipated, so the Christian awaits that which the atonement of Christ has accomplished. this day the nation of Israel sought atonement for its sins (Leviticus 23:27; 16:29; Numbers 29:7). The role of others, vv. 3-5. Lev. Your wife gets that certain restlessness and a peculiar look in her eye. 10:1). Worse yet, she wants you to help her move things around, and around, and around. 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. In chapter 4, the blood of the bull is sprinkled only on the horns of the altar of incense, but in chapter 16 the blood is also sprinkled on the mercy seat itself. Pure Priest | Leviticus 16:11-14 Israel was to be a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6). 16:15-22), as well as describing the events that followed the conclusion of the offerings on the Day of Atonement (cf. 12:9). There is also the logical connection. 7-8). 9:11-12, cf. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel (Prov. 139:23-24). He shall send the goat away into the wilderness in the care of someone appointed for the task. (14) Those who had been rendered unclean by handling the animals on which the sins of Aaron or the people were laid were to wash themselves and then return to camp (vv. Our text clearly indicates the superiority of the person of Christ to Aaron. Indeed, these sins, while unknown to the sinner, are blatantly obvious to those who are close to him (or her). (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. For I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat. Further, Aaron died, but Christ lives forever (Heb. 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. 11 "Aaron shall bring the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household, and he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering. read grade level: 8. (6) Lots were then cast for the two goats, to determine which would be slaughtered and which would be driven away (vv. 4:13-14, 27-28; 5:2-5). 20-22 The people of Israel as a congregation, vv. (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. The sacrifice of Christ was superior to those offered by Aaron. 144-145. 8:2, 65-66; Ezr. I believe that the Day of Atonement is based on the assumption that some sins never come to the attention of the sinner. We find it difficult to stand back from our culture and see its sins. The main description of the Day of Atonement is found in Leviticus 16:8-34. 23:26-32). 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. Salem Media Group. 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. It certinly foreshadowed the One who would be our High Priest and the work He would do at Calvary. 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. You see, the evils of our nation are those practices and pressures which constitute our world (as in, the world, the flesh, and the devil). In Leviticus chapter 16 summary the LORD God spoke to Aaron through Moses. Outline of the ceremonies I thought that the sole purpose of this annual sacrifice was to cleanse the people from their sins. God called the people to deny themselves and be serious about their sin. Have you had a day of atonement in your life, when you repented of your sins and trusted in the sacrifice of Christ? The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26. The LORD informed Aaron that he should not come into the holy place within the veil b . Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. There is then a special word of warning, followed by a brief reference to the Day of Atonement: You shall not offer any strange incense on this altar, or burnt offering or meal offering; and you shall not pour out a libation on it. Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Leviticus 16:1-34, Deuteronomy 19:16-21 Date: 11/09/2013 Lesson: 6 "This week we will study what happened on the Day of Atonement in the earthly sanctuary, specifically the rituals with the two goats, which helps us to better understand deeper truths regarding salvation and the final disposition of sin." One could imagine him confessing for hours. Leviticus 17:11 - For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one's life. The people could not come this near ever. You must never downplay your sinfulness before God. 3:23-25). The offerings of chapters 4-6 were those which were made for sins unintentionally committed (cp. God's justice has been satisfied. 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. (K) 4He is to put on the sacred linen tunic,(L) with linen undergarments next to his body; he is to tie the linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. 16:16). For example, some say that the death of Christ made physical healing a possession for all to claim.77 This simply is not true. Rom. Chapter 26: The Day of Atonement (16:1-34) Chapter 27: Warnings Regarding Sacrifices and Meat (17:1-16) Chapter 28: Morally Pure Life (18:1-30) Chapter 29: Comprehensively Holy Living (19:1-37) Chapter 30: More on Morally Pure Life (20:1-27) Chapter 31: Holy Lives of Priests (21:1-24) Chapter 32: Proper Treatment of Sacrifices (22:1 . 11:44-45; 20:7, 26) The very statements that assert the holiness of God usually command the people themselves to live holy . Articulated Atonement |Leviticus 16:1-10, 20-34. vv. 19 He shall sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and to consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites. 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 . Since we who are New Testament believers are priests (1 Pet. Remember the Past (1:1-4:40)20. Israels annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning, except for the fact that this sacred day came in the fall of the year, in September-October, six months after the celebration of Passover. Like Israel, we have no works to do. The requirement for the people to afflict themselves on the Day of Atonement (Lev. "Yom"means "day"in Hebrew and "Kippur"comes from a root word that means "to atone." It occurs in the fall of the year on the 10th day of the seventh month (Tishri). Psalms 118:10-13 allude to the Day of Atonement. 167-168. The blood-sprinkling rites 16:11-19. 71 There is a difference of opinion at to whether the altar in verse 18 is the altar of incense inside the veil or the altar of burnt offering outside. 3:1-6; Ne. We understand that it was at great cost that the Lord atoned for us. No doubt the confessions of Moses (Exod. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. 26, 28). The remaining four which are mentioned Ex. All rights reserved worldwide. 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). Priestly Ordination (8-10)13. I would grant that whether the text proves it or not, the death of Christ remedies all of the consequences of the fall (cf. 12 He is to take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the Lord and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense and take them behind the curtain. 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. 6-10 18-19). 11 "And Aaron shall bring the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself and for his house, and shall kill the bull as the sin offering which is for himself. The under-priests (i.e. No views Oct 11, 2022 Dislike Share Sunday School Live with Pastor Bonita Vance 730 subscribers. Aaron was to do the same for the tent of meeting. 8:1-2; 9:1-10). So what about today? As I conclude this message, I want to urge you to act upon the truths of which you have been convicted by the Holy Spirit. This blood was especially to be applied to the horns on the altar, and he was to do this seven times. Here the animals specified were domesticated animals named as the proper beasts for sacrificeox, lamb, or goat (cf. 10:19-22). His outfit consisted of four simple garments in white linen, even plainer than the vestments of the ordinary priest (Exod. She wants to throw out half of the treasures you have gathered over the year. In the course of his daily sacrifices, Aaron, the High Priest, represented God, and thus his garments were of great beauty and splendor. Leviticus 16:20-22 All the iniquities, all the transgressions, all the sins were placed upon the head of this goat. A Few More Days Remain to Complete Our Annual Church Survey, Merger of CCCB, SLCC Officially Completed, Pressing On Conference Planned for Seasoned Ministers, Missionaries, THROWBACK THURSDAY: Booker T. Washington a Campbellist? But when the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies in performing the atoning ritual of the Day of Atonement, he went before God in simplicity and humility. I encourage you to ask God to show you what drawing near means for you, today. forms of sin as well. The Day of Atonement was to be a special Sabbath and a sombre day - rather like our Good Friday. 31 It is a sabbath of rest, and you must deny yourselves; it is a lasting ordinance. The people were clean. This was expressly for himself and his house. Lev. Aarons offerings could only produce forbearance; Christs offering brought forgiveness. In short, we have: Leviticus 1-7: Ritual (Offerings) Leviticus 16:29-34 and 23:26-32 and Numbers 29:7-11 present similar injunctions to observe Yom Kippur. the blood-sprinkling rites It was a solemn, holy day accompanied by elaborate ritual (Leviticus 16; He may see this as taking a stand for the truth or for what is right. He might justify domineering over his wife as assuming his biblical place of headship. Beware of wolves in sheeps clothing. Day of Atonement: 7. Bush, pp. (19) He will sprinkle some of the blood on the altar with his finger seven times. The offering of the Day of Atonement is more extensive than the normal offering of the priest. 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 . 16:30). 70 The exact order of events is not certain in some cases, but this is at least the general order of the ritual. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. 1 Tim. 14:3-9, 49-53), there is no other sacrifice quite like this, which involves both a dying and a living animal. 7:15-25). The peace offering provided meat for the priest and for the . Remember, too, that the sacrificial system was provided to atone for unintentional sins, not intentional sins. The fate of the goat which lived (Azazel) is, in my opinion, worse than that of the one which is slain. 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, Le 16:1,2; and in what habit he should then appear, and with what offerings both for himself, and for the people, Le 16:3-10; and that having slain his own sin offering, and that for the people, he should offer incense before the mercy seat, and sprinkle that with the blood of both, Le 16:11-15; and by these offerings make atonement for the . Lev. The fat of the sin offering was burned on the altar (v. 25), and the remains of the bull and the goat were taken outside the camp, where they were burned (v. 27). Leviticus 16:111119Time: 1445 B.C.Place: Mount Sinai. 73 The difficulty of this term is reflected by the variety of ways it is translated: The translation of this word [Azazel] has varied considerably, and includes such renderings as that shall be sent out (Wycliffe), for discharge (Knox), Azazel (RSV), and for the Precipice (NEB). 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