The Atonement Money

Atonement money from the Israelite people

The Problem:

*No man can make atonement for his sins.
*Atonement cannot be purchased.

The shadow of Jesus appears in the Old Testament:

1. The Atonement offering was tied to the census; this declares God's ownership of His people.
2. Atonement protected God's people from plague; Christ protects sinners from God's wrath.
3. Atonement was required from every person; we all have the same need before God.
4. Atonement had to be something of value; we must be ransomed by something of great value, the blood of Christ.
5. Atonement had to be brought to the Lord; it's not enough for Jesus to be the sacrifice for sin, he must be YOUR sacrifice for sin.
6. Atonement was called the Lord's offering; the true atoning offering was provide by God through His son.
7. Atonement brought the people to remembrance of the Lord; Christ makes us acceptable before God.