Bible Chapter: Leviticus 15 & 16
Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.
1. Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.God is pure and holy. He wants a pure and holy people to follow Him. When someone sins, God wants His people to stay far from it and the destruction it leaves. So, an important principle is to stay far away from active participation in sin.
God provided for atonement. The basic meaning of the word is covering, making a payment for sin. So we see the picture of covering sin. The atonement made a payment for the offense of sin. Israel needed the day of atonement because of their sin. The sacrifices and rituals in the Day of Atonement pointed forward to the complete atonement Jesus would provide on the cross. He did that because we all need covering for our sins. While the Day of Atonement was an annual celebration, Jesus died once on the cross to pay for all sins.1 Peter 3:18 says "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit," (NKJV). There is no more need of sacrifice for sin. The need is accepting it and applying it in our lives.
2. What can I apply in my life from the reading?
The details of the Day of Atonement are complex and specific. If the priest didn't follow the directions exactly, he would be judged. The details of the sacrifice of Jesus show God's great plan was fulfilled. The requirement for each one is to follow God's directions to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. We must receive the forgiveness of sins He paid for and live a life with Jesus as Lord. Lord means control. We must make Jesus our Lord.
3. How can I help someone?
I want to help people see what sin is and point them to the awesome life Jesus offers. So many people believe the lie that says they are not really living till they are sinning. Sadly, those who follow that deception end up having a very hard life and pay a major price for their "fun".
