THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW WILL FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LESSON EACH WEEK. BIBLICAL TRANSLATIONS WILL VARY, BUT THE MAIN RESOURCE WILL BE THE TOWNSEND PRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMENTARY, 95th EDITION. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH AND/OR SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson Title: DAY OF ATONEMENT
Adult/Young Adult Topic: A CLEAN SLATE
Printed Text: Leviticus 16:11-19
Key Verse: Leviticus 16:16 (NIV)
“In this way he will make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the uncleanness and rebellion of the Israelites, whatever their sins have been. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting, which is among them in the midst of their uncleanness.
Source: Townsend Press Sunday School Commentary – 95th Edition, 2015-2016
UNIFYING LESSON PRINCIPLE:
Often people regret wrongful actions committed against another and because of their guilt seek to make amends. What are some ways that atonement can be made? In the book of Leviticus, God commanded the Israelites to set aside a day in which to sacrifice animals for payment of sin’s debt; the book of Hebrews says that the blood of animals is no longer sufficient and that God has provided Jesus as the supreme sacrifice for atonement.
CONCLUDING REFLECTION:
The Book of Leviticus makes a supreme statement about divine forgiveness of human sins. Forgiveness is costly, to be sure, but always at the initiative and expense of God. Our sins have been transferred to Jesus; yet, we have works of service to do in the world. Kaiser says, “God remains the quintessence of holiness; and the deity’s creatures can hardly offer to be less in their aspiration and in their daily conduct.” Yes, we are prone to sin and come short of His glory—but God still expects and holds us accountable for our behavior.
PRAYER:
Eternal God, our Father, we thank You for the provisions for our sins. You have made the supreme sacrifice so that whosoever believes in Your Son, Jesus the Christ, will have a second lease on life. Now may our lives be pleasing and acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sunday School Review “A Clean Slate” was originally published on oldschool955.hellobeautiful.com
