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.
What other experience is associated with conversion?
How highly does God regard obedience?
Were the gifts of the Spirit to continue forever?
How well acquainted is God with each individual's life?
How should parents train their children?
Under the theocracy, how were the rebellious or willful transgressors treated ?
What did the bishops determine to do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle