Why was it necessary to make this atonement?
Answer
"And 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: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the
congregation, that remains among them in the midst of their uncleanness." Verse 16.
NOTE-Sins were conveyed into the sanctuary during the year by the blood of the personal sinofferings offered daily at the door of the tabernacle. Here they remained until the day of atonement, when
the high priest went into the most holy place with the blood of the goat on which the Lord's lot fell; and,
bearing the accumulated sins of the year in before the mercy-scat, he there, in type, atoned for them, and so
cleansed the sanctuary.
Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
14. Who are the disciples of Jesus, and what gracious work does the truth do for those who receive it?
For what have we been taught to pray?
What is necessary where there is a covenant?
What promise, through the prophet Malachi, does the Lord make concerning Elijah?
What is the condition of one who lacks these graces?
What precious promise has God made to His children?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle