Tag: Hebrews 10

Yom haKippurim — coverings of a dual sin offering

Post author By Richard
Post date September 30, 2009

Yom haKippurim (the Day of Coverings/Atonement) is seen as a time of self-reflection. Yes, in Leviticus 16 God teaches that one is to “afflict your souls,” which is taken to be a call for a fast, as seen in Isaiah 58. However, the apostolic letter to the Hebrews shows that the day is about reflection on the High Priest Who atoned God’s people once and for all time with His own blood.

Tags 1st Samuel 03, 2nd Corinthians 05, Hebrews 10, Isaiah 01, Isaiah 02, Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 30, Jeremiah 31, kippur, Leviticus 09, Leviticus 15, Leviticus 16, Parashat Acharei Mot, seventh month, the fast

Apostolic Writings Discussions

Book of Hebrews, part 3 — Does Hebrews Abolish the Torah? Surprising Answers from Hebrews 9–10

Post author By Richard
Post date July 19, 2008

Does the author of Hebrews replace the Levitical service in the temple with the New Covenant? Did the writer make a mistake about articles in the Holy of Holies, or the Most Holy Place? Does Hebrews change or cancel our obligations to Torah? This study explores Hebrews 9 and Leviticus 16.