Atonement

 Scripture:

“As the goat goes into the wilderness, it will carry all the people’s sins upon itself into a desolate land.”Leviticus‬ ‭16‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

God gave a prescription for sacrificing and atoning for sin. On the day of atonement, once per year, the priest would sacrifice for the sins of the people. He would take two goats before the Lord. One goat would be sacrificed for the sins of the people. The priest would take the other goat and lay hands on it, transferring the sins of Israel onto it, it would then be led into the wilderness and released.

Application:

God went to great detail about eliminating sin from Israel. He eventually sent His Son to be the perfect sacrifice for sin, once and forever. Our sin was transferred onto Him and he was sacrificed. Our sin was sent into the wilderness of forgetfulness, never to be seen again. When God forgives us, He really forgives us. Jesus blood was more than enough. The price has been paid for our forgiveness, we must learn to forgive ourselves.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are holy and true. You are righteous and just. You are excellent in all Your ways. Thank You for providing atonement for my sins. Thank You for sending Christ to be sacrificed for my sins. You have freed me from the power of sin and death and I want to say thank You. Help me now to live above sin and the ways of this world. Empower me to live a life that brings You honor.

Yours Forever,

Jeff