With this ram the priest shall make atonement before Yahweh for the sin which he has committed. Leviticus 19:22 NASB Atonement – Many Hebrew words have cognates (similar words) in other middle-Eastern languages. One of those languages is Arabic. So it isn’t surprising to find that the Hebrew word kaphar has some relationship to the…
You shall take the expiation money from the Israelites and assign it to the service of the Tent of Meeting; it shall serve the Israelites as a reminder before the LORD, as expiation for your persons. Exodus 30:16 JPS Torah Commentary Expiation – God does not like taxes (applause, please). In fact, God doesn’t like…
“Take courage, My son, your sins are forgiven.” Matthew 9:2 Are Forgiven – Are the gospel stories so familiar that you no longer pay attention to the small details? It is unfortunately true for many Christians. We learned the stories in Sunday school. We have the images locked away in our minds. As a result,…
“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; . . .” Jonah 1:2 Cry Out Against It – Jonah knew the heart of God. That’s why he ran in the opposite direction. Jonah knew the power of God’s word. That’s why he refused to preach the message. But if you thought…
