'The Day Of Atonement Fulfilled'


Each year on the Day of Atonement the high priest offered sacrifices to purify the Jerusalem temple and to remove the sins of the people. But the Levitical laws, as Hebrews 10.1 says, were only 'a shadow of the good things to come.' The true meaning of that ritual is revealed in the cross of Christ.
The blood shed on that cross cleanses the sins of the world and fulfils the Day of Atonement.


Main Points:

  1. The Day of Atonement in the Old Testament
  2. The Day of Atonement fulfilled in Christ
  3. A call to approach God with pure hearts

Application Questions:

  1. How understanding the Day of Atonement ritual helps you to better understand the cross of Christ?

  2. How can we fulfil the call of Hebrews 10:22 to approach with 'hearts sprinkled clean from an evil consciousness'?

  3. How and why do people today 'waver'? (10:23)