How can we apply the principle of atonement in Exodus 29:10 today? Scripture Focus Exodus 29:10: “You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.” What Exodus 29:10 Teaches About Atonement • Substitution: The bull becomes the substitute for Aaron and his sons. • Identification: Laying hands transfers guilt to the animal. • Access: The shedding of blood opens the way for the priests to serve in God’s presence (cf. Leviticus 17:11). Fulfillment in Christ • Jesus embodies the final, perfect substitute—“Christ…suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18). • His blood secures eternal redemption—“He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, not by the blood of goats and calves but by His own blood” (Hebrews 9:12). Applying the Principle Personally • Rest in Christ’s finished work – No more self-atonement projects; trust entirely in His sacrifice (John 19:30). • Practice daily confession and cleansing – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). • Live a consecrated life – Romans 12:1 calls us to be “a living sacrifice”—set apart for God’s service. • Cultivate gratitude and worship – Regularly thank Him for bearing your guilt; let praise replace guilt-ridden striving (Hebrews 13:15). Applying the Principle in Community • Extend forgiveness – Because the debt has been paid, refuse to keep accounts against others (Ephesians 4:32). • Bear one another’s burdens – Serve sacrificially, modeling the self-giving love shown at the cross (Galatians 6:2). • Proclaim the message of atonement – Ambassadors for Christ plead, “Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20). Daily Reminder Every time guilt surfaces, picture Aaron and his sons pressing their hands on the bull, then look to the cross where the ultimate Substitute bore your sin. Stand forgiven, serve boldly, and share the freedom that His atonement brings. |
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