Day of Atonement
Daniel
8:14 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and
three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.
Sanctuary is referring the
moving tent of congregation that Moses pitched in the wilderness under God’s
instruction. We will exam the sanctuary service on the Day of Atonement
shortly.
cleanse:
OT:6663
tsadaq (tsaw-dak'); a
primitive root; to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense):
KJV - cleanse, clearself, (be, do) just (-ice, -ify,
-ifyself), (be turn to) righteous (-ness).
From the definition, we can
see cleanse means to clean, purify or to make right, to make righteous, to
cleanse sins.
The cleansing of the
sanctuary was to be performed in the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This is
explained in Levitus 16 meaning the sanctuary is
declared clean.
The events leading up to the
Day of Atonement is of special interest. The Feast of Trumpet, the ten penitential
days, Rosh Hashanah, the 1st day of the 7th month, Tishri, reaches climax with
the Day of Atonement.
Moses made two silver
trumpets. (Numbers 10:2). These were to be blown at special times of
solemnity or joy. They were to remind the Israelites of the power of the Lord
their God (Num. 10:10). The trumpets were blown in conquests (at
The blowing of the trumpets
was relayed to all the
“The Day of Atonement (at one
ment) is recognized by all the jews
as the day of judgment.” (Baeck, L. 1948. The Essence
of Judaism, p.167). “Yom Kippur is solemn and is regarded as a day of judgment
....” (Collier’s Encyclopedia, 1965, vol. 23, p.702).
Rev 14:6&7 announce the
approaching of the God’s day of judgment in the First
Angel’s Message.
In our antitypical world,
about 10 years before 1844, there was a world wide revival among different
denominations announcing the coming of the God’s judgment, the beginning of
Adventism movement.
Our
sanctuary doctrine on the Day of Atonement.
There are 7 annual Sabbaths. Like
the New Year’s Day, Jan 1st, they all fall on different day of the week from
year to year.
The daily sacrifices were not
to be interrupted by Day of Atonement or any annual feasts. There was one in
the morning, one in the evening. This represents God’s salvation continually
available to man.
Different types of animals
were offered for sin offerings (Lev 4&5). The animals all represented
Christ. Dove: loving, lamb: obedient to Father’s will, Bull: laboring, patient,…. In addition to priests and congregation of
And priests partook the flesh of the sin offering in the size of
olive---maintained by Jewish rabbis. It’s about the size our communion bread.
This symbolizes Christ became sin for us.
The blood of the animal from
the daily sacrifice was, some poured out at the base of laver, some imprinted
onto the horns of altar, some sprinkled onto veils of the sanctuary before the
Holy Place (Lev 4:17). Imagine in the hot desert, the odor of the blood in
sanctuary would be very strong from all the daily blood offerings. Also, the
sins were not merely forgiven and forgotten. Sins were transferred from the
sinner to the animal. The blood that carries the sin was also transferred to
the
Atonement for sins cannot be
made without the shedding of blood (Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22). There are several
aspects to the atonement:
Sacrificial
atonement. When an animal (representing
Christ) was sacrificed for sin, its spilt blood was regarded as making
atonement (Exod. 29:36). When the sanctuary system of
worship was initiated, the offerings were made in the courtyard of the
sanctuary signifying that Christ would suffer and die on this earth (Isa. 53:4,5). Christ’s sacrifice
was all sufficient (Heb. 10:12).
“Christ’s words on the
mountainside were the announcement that His sacrifice on behalf of man was full
and complete. The conditions of the atonement had been fulfilled; the work for
which He came to this world had been accomplished” (White, E.G. 1940. TheDesire of Ages, p.819).
When we come to Him in faith,
we are released from the guilt of sin and are regarded as if we had never
sinned; we are justified (Rom. 5:1; 1 John 1:9).
Mediatorial atonement.
Following the sacrifice of the animal victim by the penitent believer, the
priest performed a work of mediation on behalf of the believer. The Scriptures
clearly state that the priest (representing Christ) “made an atonement” (Lev.
4:20,26,31,35; 5:6,10,13,18; 6:7; 7:7). Since the
priest did not participate in slaying the victim, we must conclude that the
priest’s work was additional to the sacrificial atonement. This phase of the
atonement was essential and took place in the first apartment of the earthly
sanctuary. It consisted of sprinkling the blood (Lev. 4:5-7,16,17).
[Sometimes the blood was not sprinkled in the holy place but a portion of the
flesh of the sacrifice was eaten there to make an atonement
- Lev. 6:26; 10:17]. This signified that the priest was mediating on the
sinner’s behalf. The priest became a sin-bearer in type, representing Jesus.
These services represented
Christ’s work in the heavenly sanctuary which He was able to undertake by
virtue of His death. Christ is hence represented as having a work of mediation
in the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary subsequent to His death on the
cross (Acts 2:33; 1 John 2:1). The apostle Paul in the epistle of Hebrews
informs us also that Christ has a work to perform in the heavenly sanctuary for
us (Heb. 9:24). Indeed, we notice that
“Jesus is our High Priest in
heaven and what is He doing? He is making intercession and atonement for His
people who believe in Him. Through His imputed righteousness, they are accepted
of God as those who are manifesting to the world that they acknowledge
allegiance to God, keeping all His commandments” (White, E.G. 1962. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.37).
He has promised to give us
help in time of need as we plead with Him (Heb. 4:14-16). The sanctifying
influence of the Spirit of God in the life will transform us and make us like
Christ in character (Acts 26:18;
Judicial
atonement. The work on the Day of
Atonement was also a work of making atonement (Lev16:16,30).
This work occurred in the second apartment of the earthly sanctuary. It is
clear from Leviticus 16 that the work on this special day was a work of
judgment (vs.29,30). The destinies of the people were
settled on that day (Lev. 23:28-30). This represented the closing work of
atonement. This was a time when the high priest made final intercession for all
those who by their actions and attitudes signified that they wished to be
identified with God’s people. The people may have sinned ignorantly; these sins
were also represented before the Lord on this day. The work involved sprinkling
the blood of the Lord’s goat on and before the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). By this
it was signified that the just demands of the law were satisfied by the
shedding of the blood of the Lord’s goat which represented Christ. In the
heavenly sanctuary, Christ entered into this final phase of ministry in 1844
(antitypical Day of Atonement or Judgment) to make final atonement for all who
might be benefited by His ministry and for the sins which the people have
committed in ignorance (Dan. 8:14; Heb. 9:7; White, E.G. 1950. The Great Controversy, pp.480; White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.253). However, He does not cease His
intercession on mankind’s behalf during this phase (Heb. 7:25). Jesus’
intercession on behalf of sinners (Rev. 3:5) ensures that the justice demanded
by the law is satisfied by God’s mercy. Thus, the salvation of mankind is
assured, as is the safety of the universe against sin arising the second time
(Ps. 85:9,10; Nah. 1:9). The mediatorial
and judicial aspects of Christ atonement represent His intercessory ministry in
heaven. The earthly sanctuary was a pattern of the heavenly, and gives us
significant insights into the principles of its operation (Heb.9:23,24; Ps. 77:13).
--- The Pattern of Salvation
by Warren A Shipton and George D Jackson, Maranatha Media
The Day of Atonement falls on
the 10th day of the 7th month, Tishri. It is the most sacred of
the biblical calendar and is the only fast day of the calendar year.
(Lev 23:32, Acts 27:9). On this day, the
high priest washed his body and clad in special linen garments (Lev. 16:2-5).
The white linen garment symbolized Christ’s righteousness. And the high priest
typified Christ.
Only once a year, on the day
of Atonement, and only the high priest was allowed to enter into the Most Holy
Place (Lev. 16:14,15). This regulation typifies Christ’s continual mediatorial ministry in the
First the high priest offered
a sacrifice (bullock) as a sin offering for himself and his house (Lev. 16:6).
Aaron and his family had to be free from sin in order to be accepted in God’s
service. This is because Aaron typified the believers before they enter face
judgment.
After Aaron had interceded
for himself and his family, the two goats were brought to the door of the
sanctuary and lots were cast. The casting of lots determined which was the Lord’s goat (represented Christ) and which was not.
The Lord’s goat was offered as a sin offering (Lev 6:9). Notice only one goat
functioned as a sin offering . This offering was for
all the people, but sin was not actually confessed over the head of the Lord’s
goat (Lev 6:15). Carrying the blood of this goat, the priest entered into the
most holy place.
The second goat was the
“scapegoat” in Hebrew Azazel. When the high priest
had made an end to making an atonement for the people
and the sanctuary, he symbolically bore all the confessed sins of the
congregation in his person. “Christ became sin (offering) for us.” He then
placed all these sins symbolically on the head of the second goat. The
scapegoat was then led away into the wilderness or land of separation (Lev
6:20-22).
This animal was not
sacrificed by the shedding of blood, nor is the death of this goat in the
wilderness mentioned. The scapegoat took no part in making an atonement for sin
(Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22). The Azazel’s goat was a
witness and originator and partaker of every sin. The sense in which the word
atonement is used in relation to this goat must be viewed in terms of making
“reparation for wrong or injury” (Lev 16:10) This represents Satan will
ultimately bore all confessed sins and be chain in abyss (this earth desolate)
for the millennium. What about the unconfessed sins?
Each sinner will bore these sins themselves because they are not confessed and
not atoned for. This is the unpardonable sin which is sin never confessed and
turned away from.
This signifies that every sin
is accounted for and price of sins are finally paid for. The believers of
Christ are justified in eyes of God. Though the believers were justified when
they accepted Christ’s death in their place, God reserved the record of sin by sprinkling
and imprinting the blood throughout the sanctuary. It is by
examining/investigating every record of sins, the believer is proven to the
universe to have been justified in Christ. It is after this act, the record of
sins are then eradicated through the act of sending the scapegoat into the
wilderness and cleansing of the blood from the veils and sanctuary on this day.
One of the lessons learned
from the Day of Atonement is that God forgives sin as soon as it is truly
confessed and repented. However, the record of these confessed sins remains.
This record must also be seen as a record of Christ’s forgiving acts. This is
needed to show the accuser and all intelligent beings how sinner
were justified for every sin. This record was finally dealt with once a
year, when the blood of the Lord’s goat (no sin was confessed over this goat)
was sprinkled on and before the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15). This act signified
that mercy had satisfied the just demands of the law (the 2 tablets of law
stored in the ark under the mercy seat). No record of sins remained at the
completion of the ceremony on this day. It is then cast to the sea.
This annual ceremony teaches
important truths about the heavenly sanctuary (antitype). The cleansing of the
earthly sanctuary shadowed the ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary(Heb. 9:23). The Day of Atonement took place before
the Feast Tabernacle, Sukkoth. The first falls on the 15th of the 7th month.
This indicates the investigative judgment takes place just before His second
coming. And it becomes apparent that the record of believers’ confessed sins
will be dealt with just prior to the close of this earth probation.
“As the priest entered the
most holy place once a year to cleanse the earthly sanctuary, so Jesus entered
the most holy of the heavenly sanctuary at the end of the 2300 days of Daniel
8, in 1844, to make a final atonement for all who could be benefited by His
mediation and then to cleanse the sanctuary” (White, E.G. 1945. Early Writings, p.253).
At this time Jesus will make
final atonement for His people, final intercession before the Father (Dan 7:9,10; Rev 3:5). In 1Timothy 5:24, we are assured that the
confessed sins of the penitent believer are blotted out before the execution of
judgment (when the Lord returns to give His rewards).
The general probation closes
at the end of Day of Atonement after the judgment. However, the unrepentant
sinner had already rejected God’s grace by refusing to accept and partake in
Christ’s atoning sacrifice. Individuals who were “cut off” were separated from
their brethren (as tares separated from wheat at harvest) and judged unworthy
of the right to be called Israelites (Gen. 17:14; Exod.
12:15). Since they were no longer God’s chosen children, they were not entitled
to the covenant which promises the eternal inheritance (Rom. 8:17; Gal. 3:29).
The concept of eternal damnation is clearly taught by these texts, as in its
severest application those who were “cut off” were put to death (Exod. 31:14).
There is no possible salvation
after the close of probation as the multitude knocked on the door of the ark
after it had been closed. It can not be re-opened. This is our present-truth
message that we should all examine our lives and not to get ready but be ready
in these last days.
Begin at Daniel 7, Daniel was given visions about
Continues
in Daniel 8, two years later, the visions returned to Daniel as he was shown
the ram, the goat, 4 horns and the little horn.
Daniel heard the question:
how long shall the vision be concerning the daily sacrifice, the transgression
of desolation….Daniel 8:13
The answer:
Daniel 8:14 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred
days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.
The explanation was given by
Gabriel to to Daniel vs16-26. The vision is about the
endtime vs17 & 19. But Daniel didn’t understand. For the ending of this prophecy was given but the beginning was
not. He was greatly troubled and felt sick.
On to the first year of
Darius the Persian king, as the 70years of captivity prophesized by Jeremiah
nearing end, Daniel confessed his sins and sins of
Daniel 9
21 Yes, while I was speaking
in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the former vision, being caused
to fly swiftly, came near to me and touched me about the time of the evening
sacrifice.
22 He instructed me and made
me understand; he talked with me and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to
give you skill and wisdom and understanding.
In most translations, vs21 is
cross-referenced to Dan 8:16. As we recall, Dan 16-26, Gabriel explained the
symbols of the ram, goat, the horns and explained the
vision is for the endtime. Daniel understood none of
that. For the time prophecy to be understood, now the starting point must be
given.
23 At the beginning of thy
supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew
thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and
consider the vision.
24 Seventy weeks are
determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression,
and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to
bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and
to anoint the most Holy.
….
70 weeks was given as the
beginning of the time prophecy. The word ‘determine’ comes the meaning:
cut-off.
OT:2852
chathak (khaw-thak'); a
primitive root; properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) to decree:
70 week prophecy was the
beginning portion that was cut-off from the 2300day prophecy.
When a bible prophecy is
declared, it calls for attention, gives warning. It’s not for prediction, but
rather when it came to pass, it validates the God’s
authority and the bearers of the message.
Lets look at the historical fulfillment of the 2300 years
prophecy.
We know that 70 week/490 year
prophecy was fulfilled in history from 457BC to 34AD. God’s probation was
closed/finished for the nation of
1260 year prophecy was
fulfilled in history from 538AD to 1798AD when the papacy reigned supreme.
Having the same starting
point as the 70 week prophecy, 2300 year prophecy ended in 1844. Did anything
happen in 1844?
Lets first consult our ancient handbook of salvation, the
earthly sanctuary.
There are 5 pillars before
the veil of the holy place. And there are 4 pillars before the veil of the
What we can see vividly is
that before a believer meets God when the end comes, he sees the 3 angels.
The Three Angel’s message is
shown in Revelation 14:6-11.
The Three Angel’s message:
The hour of judgment is near:
worship the creator.
Repeats the 2nd angel’s
message and warns against receiving the mark of the beast.
Now the question is: anything
happened in 1844?
1. In type, beginning on the Feast
of Trumpet, 10 days leading up to the Day of Atonement, trumpets were blown to
announce the coming of Day of Judgment.
In antitype, beginning at
1833, the Millerites began to proclaim the 1st
angel’s message in announcing the coming judgment hour.
2.
3. The 3rd angel’s message
reinforces the 2nd angel’s message in intensity. This is what we refer as the
‘Loud Cry’. It warns against partaking the sins of
Clearly, there is no denial
the 3 angel’s message before the judgment has been preached. So something did
happen in 1844 on earth. We can’t see what happened in the heaven. But the
bible again tells us in type, the high priest one a year entered into the Most
Holy on the Day of Atonement.
Lets look at whatelse happened around that time.
There are no counterfeit 3
dollar bills. 1. 3 dollar bill does not exist. 2. It has little value. Devil
counterfeits everything from God. The greater the importance, the greater
intensity of war Devil wages on it.
Did the Devil wage a war on
the 3 angel’s message religious movement that began around 1844?
We know the Devil waged wars
on Reformation with great measures.
The Jesuit order was founded
to counter-act the reformation.
Jesuit inspired Futurism to
divert people from biblical interpretation of prophecies.
Renaissance and Medici learning(secular learning) were started to complete with
bible learning.
The late 1700s, the effort
intensified.
Freemasonary was established.
Meritorious Order of Rosy
Cross or Rosicrucian was established.
Order of Illuminati was
established by Jesuit priest Adam Weinshaupt.
The Jacobin Club was founded,
later called the League of Just.
Illuminati’s planned,
financed and orchestrated French Revolution where God and the bible were thrown
out and goddess of Reason of Liberty was worshipped.
The year 1844 was
particularly interesting. No other year in history where so many important
historical events took place.
1842, Karl Marx joined the
Jacobin Club.
1844, Karl Marx started
writing the Manifesto of Communism. Published in 1846.
1844, Sinaitic
Text was ‘discovered’ at
1844, Persian Prophet The
Báb
announces His revelation, founding Bábism.
He announced to the world of the coming of "He
whom God shall make manifest." The Baha’i Faith (another Luciferianism) advocates unity of religions. The Baha’i
Faith is upheld as the moral standard of United Nations.
1844, Influential North
American fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon is founded at Yale
University.
1844, During
a meeting held in Nauvoo,
the Quorum of Twelve, headed by Brigham
Young, is created as the leading body of the Mormon
Church.
1844, Charles Darwin began
writing the ‘mystery of mysteries’: the Origin of Species.
There are only two major
movements in the world today: message of unity in the name of love and peace;
the message of separation calling God’s people to come out of the Spiritual
Babylon.
Against the 1844 religious
movement, the Devil waged a total onslaught on Jesus Christ and His people. But
God’s purpose is being fulfilled and He is in control. It’s comforting to know
that we truly live in the time of the end. This is our sanctuary message. When the Third Angel’s message is loudly proclaimed. The
latter rain will surely fall on us.