Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Leviticus 16:29-34
by: Andy Samuels.
The Day of Atonement was the annual opportunity for God’s people to be provided a ceremonial cleansing from sin. It was a picture of the forgiveness of God available to all who believe and repent, through the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Actual atonement is based on cleansing through the death of Jesus Christ. This Day of Atonement was recognized as a sabbath; an indication that in addition to the weekly Sabbath, some of the Holy Days on the Jewish calendar were observed as sabbaths. Every day can be a celebration for us when we recognize the cleansing Christ has provided for us.