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 conditions is an understanding of divine things promised ?
How does godly sorrow for sin manifest itself?
How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
11. How did the Jewish leaders in the days of Christ, for the sake of gain, make void the fifth commandment?
What would obedience to God's commandments have ensured to ancient Israel?
When Moses came down from Sinai, what did he see?
When and by whom was the Council of Nice convened?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle