Full Atonement, Can it Be?
Leviticus 16 | JD Summers
The book of Leviticus centers around the Day of Atonement, the once-a-year special event where the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies to atone for the entire nation. The Tabernacle had to be cleansed; the High Priest had to be cleansed; everything had to be cleansed. This cleansing met the greatest need of the people, allowing them to remain in God’s presence despite their uncleanness. It required humble repentance from the people, as they submitted themselves to receive the purification they so greatly needed. And it anticipated the future atonement of Jesus Christ, who gave himself as a sacrifice once for all to cover the sins of all who believe in him.