How does this verse connect to Hebrews 13:11-12 regarding Jesus' sacrifice? Text in View “‘The bull for the sin offering and the goat for the sin offering, whose blood was brought into the Holy Place to make atonement, shall be taken outside the camp, and their hides, flesh, and offal are to be burned with fire.’” — Leviticus 16:27 What Happened in Leviticus 16:27 • Two animals—one bull and one goat—were slain as sin offerings on the Day of Atonement. • Their blood was carried inside the sanctuary and sprinkled before the LORD to secure atonement. • After the blood-work was complete, the entire carcasses were removed from Israel’s camp and burned. • The “outside the camp” location symbolized separation from God’s presence and the removal of sin and impurity (cf. Leviticus 4:12; 6:30). Direct Parallels to Hebrews 13:11-12 • Same pattern: blood brought in, bodies taken out. – “For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the Most Holy Place by the high priest as an offering for sin are burned outside the camp.” (Hebrews 13:11) • Fulfillment in Christ: – “So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people by His own blood.” (Hebrews 13:12) • Key echoes: – “Blood” = atonement price (Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18-19). – “Outside” = bearing reproach and curse (Galatians 3:13). – “Atonement/Sanctify” = cleansing and setting apart God’s people (Hebrews 10:10). Why the Connection Matters • Jesus embodies the entire sin-offering process: – He carried His own blood into the true heavenly sanctuary (Hebrews 9:24-26). – He was crucified “outside the city” (John 19:17-20), mirroring the burning of the carcasses outside the camp. • The place of rejection becomes the place of redemption. • Physical removal of the animals foreshadowed Christ removing our sins “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12). • Just as nothing remained of the animal, Jesus finished the work entirely—no further sacrifice is needed (Hebrews 10:14). Personal Takeaways • Our cleansing is complete; the blood is accepted, the sin is carried away. • Following Jesus may involve going “outside the camp” socially—bearing misunderstanding or scorn—yet there we meet Him (Hebrews 13:13). • Confidence in worship: the once-for-all sacrifice grants free access to God (Hebrews 4:16). |
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