Lecture Notes: Importance of the Blood in the Temple

Introduction

• Discussion on the significance of blood in biblical teachings.
• Questions raised about the necessity of using blood for forgiveness.
• Homework and class participation guidelines outlined.

Key Concepts and Terminology

• Atonement: Different words and meanings in Hebrew, such as Chata, Kesef, Yom HaKippurim, par-chatat.
• Leprosy: Mentioned in Bamibar Numbers 5.
• Sin Offering: Relationship with blood, Mashiach’s role.

Importance of Blood

• Blood signifies seriousness in obedience to Yah.
• Connection between blood, life, atonement, and cost.
• Historical covenants involved blood as a significant element.

Sacrifice and Covenant

• Blood on people as a covenant agreement.
• Sacrifices are a sign of obedience and commitment.

Propitiation and Expiation

• Propitiation: Mercy seat symbolism, forgiveness, Romans 3.25 and Hebrews 2.17.
• Expiation: Blotting out sin, related to cleansing and forgiveness.

Sacrifices in Biblical Traditions

• Scapegoat: Symbolism of taking sins, wilderness as a parallel to Mashiach.
• Two Goats: One for Yahuwah, one as a scapegoat for taking sins away.

Symbolism in Sacrifices

• Sacrifices as a pattern and shadow for future redemption.
• Relationship between blood, atonement, and reconciliation.

Human Sacrifice and the Mashiach

• Discussion on whether Mashiach's death is a human sacrifice or a martyrdom.
• Importance of understanding sacrifice beyond ritualistic terms.

Biblical Teachings on Heart and Sin

• Man’s heart is deceitful and inherently wicked (Jeremiah 17:9-10).
• Historical acknowledgment of man’s sinful nature.

New Temple and the Role of Mashiach

• Mashiach's sacrifice as a foundation for a new spiritual temple.
• Concepts of tabernacle compared to the human body as a temple.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on understanding biblical patterns and sacrifices as essential for spiritual growth and understanding Yah’s ways.
• Final thoughts on the implications of blood in redemption and eternal life.