Lecture on Understanding the Use of Blood in the Temple

Introduction

• The lecture begins by discussing the importance of blood in the temple.
• This is the conclusion of a series, aiming to show the principle behind the use of blood.

Key Questions

• Why use blood for forgiveness?
• What does blood represent?
• What is the purpose of the blood in the temple?

Understanding Atonement

• Atonement Terms in Hebrew:
  • Chata, Kesef HaKippurim, Yom HaKippurim, El HaKippurim, etc.
• Numbers 5: Talks about leprosy and its causes.
• Sin Offerings: What type of offering is the blood of Mashiach?
• Blood is necessary for the forgiveness of sins.

Blood and Sacrifice

• Genesis 9:5-6: Blood represents life and is required for atonement.
• Exodus 30:12-16: Ransom for the soul involves both blood and money.
• Blood is life, and there's a high cost for sin.

The Concept of Atonement and Guilt

• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: The body is a temple bought at a price.
• Blood and money are forms of atonement.
• Isaiah 44:22 & Acts 3:19: Forgiveness, repentance, and blotting out of sins.
• Guilt Offering: Represents atoning for the guilt of Israel.

Blood and Covenant

• Blood signifies the seriousness of obedience.
• The blood covenant is witnessed through various sacrifices.
• Blood on the people represents their covenant with Yah.

Sacrifices and Patterns

• Romans 3:25 & Hebrews 2:17: Propitiation through blood for forgiveness.
• Yahushua is seen as a high priest, mirroring Levites' practices.

The Two Goats of Yom Kippur

• Leviticus 16: Two goats, one for Yahuwah and one as a scapegoat.
• Scapegoat represents the taking away of sins.

Yahushua and the Mercy Seat

• Insight into the New Testament, where Yahushua is linked to the mercy seat.
• Hebrews 9: Yahushua as the high priest of a greater tabernacle not made by hands.

Expiation and Mercy Seat

• Romans 5:9 & 1 Thessalonians 1:10: Blood saves from the wrath of Eloah.

Summarizing Blood in Sacrifice

• Two categories: explorative (sin/guilt) and those representing total commitment.
• Man's heart is deceitful, continually needing cleansing through Yah's word.

Conclusion: The New Temple

• Yahushua's death signifies a new covenant.
• The future temple encompasses our bodies as temples.
• Romans 4:24-25 & Isaiah 53: Guilt offering, seed of righteousness, and offspring.
• The end-time temple is linked to the servant's suffering, seen in the Targums and Isaiah.