Introduction
A. WHAT IS THE DAY OF ATONEMENT AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
“For on this day shall atonement be made for you to cleanse you. You shall be clean before the LORD from all your sins.” – Leviticus 16:30
B. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE DAY OF ATONEMENT IN LEVITICUS 16?
4 Key things done by Aaron, the High Priest
Preparation (v.4)
Cleansing of Defilement (vv.6, 9, 11-19)
Removal of Sin (vv.8, 10, 20-22a)
Completion of Atonement (vv.3b, 5b, 24b)
C. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT POINTS TO JESUS CHRIST
Hebrews 7:26-28
Hebrews 9:11-12
Hebrews 9:11-12, 25
Hebrews 10:11-15
Hebrews 10:17-23
Conclusion
Atonement from God is that we might live in holiness unto Him!
Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 8-16 Focus: Spiritual Leadership
Next Week’s Speakers: Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)