February 2, 2024
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Reading along with us in Leviticus? Here’s today’s reading:
Leviticus 16 (NIV)
The Day of Atonement
1 The Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the Lord. 2 The Lord said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will die.……Continue Reading
Hard not to read this chapter and feel overwhelmed by the honor and privilege we have to be in relationship with God every part of our day. That we can come to Him with our thanksgiving and our repentance anytime is something we take for granted until you read a chapter like this.
Once a year, one man, and so many steps to come before God. So many similarities to the finished work of Jesus on the cross. One animal must die while the other scapegoat walks away. Aaron was to do this work alone instead of a busy tabernacle like normal for on that final day only Jesus did the work that needed to be done. Just a humbling chapter to read when we think how easy it is for us now because of the work Jesus did and still we can forget to spend time with Him every chance we get!
Kelly, good point I hadn’t thought about that so true, we are truly blessed that we don’t have to go through all of those rituals because of what Christ did for us.
”“This shall be a statute forever for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who dwells among you. For on that day the priest shall make atonement for you, to cleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.“
Leviticus 16:29-30 NKJV
I was wondering what “afflict your souls” meant. I thought fasting from the context. I think is a day of humility and denying oneself pondering the sacrifice made for one’s sin. Like the Sabbath, but more so.
Leviticus 16
Levitacus 16
Reading all that was required for one man representing Israel to approach God once a year, how utterly amazing it is that we have access to Him anytime, anyplace and for anyone. And what a picture of Jesus is found in the sacrifices of animals here, taking on the sin of the people. How great Jesus’ sacrifice was for us..and His more complete and final. Praise be to God to come up with so great a salvation and yet provide this period of history that provides symbols of the substance that Jesus would bring.
Leviticus 16
Leviticus 16