What the Day of Atonement Really Pictured — Finally Explained

📖 What did the Day of Atonement really foreshadow? In this powerful Bible study, discover how every detail of the Leviticus 16 ritual — the blood, the scapegoat, the Mercy Seat — pointed directly to Christ's finished work on the cross. This verse-by-verse study walks through John 20:17, where Jesus tells Mary Magdalene "Touch me not," and reveals why — He had not yet ascended to present His own blood on the heavenly Mercy Seat. From there, the teaching moves into Hebrews 9:11-12, explaining how Christ entered the greater, heavenly Tabernacle as High Priest after the order of Melchizedek (not Aaron), offering His blood once for all eternity. The study then dives deep into Leviticus 16, unpacking the entire Day of Atonement ritual: Aaron's bullock for his own sin, the incense covering in the Holy of Holies, and the two goats — one killed and its blood sprinkled on the Mercy Seat, and the scapegoat sent into the wilderness carrying the sins of the people. The teaching culminates with Romans 3:26-28, showing how Christ fulfilled the Law's demands and secured our justification by faith alone. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Why did Jesus say "Touch me not" to Mary Magdalene? (John 20:17) • Christ's first ascension vs. the ascension in Acts 1 • Hebrews 9:11-12 — Christ enters the heavenly Holy Place • Melchizedek vs. Aaron: Two different priesthoods explained • The Hebrew word "Kaphar" — covering, not atonement • Leviticus 16 — The full Day of Atonement ritual explained • The scapegoat as a picture of Christ removing our sins • The three hours of darkness on the cross — what really happened • Romans 3:26-28 — Justified by faith, not works of the Law • Paul's Gospel of grace vs. Jesus' ministry under the Law ✝️ Bible study on Leviticus 16 Day of Atonement, Hebrews 9:11-12 explained, John 20:17 touch me not meaning, scapegoat Bible meaning, Mercy Seat blood atonement, Melchizedek priesthood, Romans 3:26 justification by faith, three hours of darkness on the cross, Paul's gospel of grace. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — The Day of Atonement: Christ as Our High Priest 00:31 — Welcome and Ministry Information 01:49 — Picking Up in John Chapter 20 02:00 — The Tabernacle and Christ's Fulfillment of the High Priest's Role 02:57 — "Touch Me Not" — Why Jesus Stopped Mary (John 20:17) 03:16 — Christ's First Ascension: Not the Same as Acts 1 05:05 — Hebrews 9:11-12 — Christ Enters the Heavenly Tabernacle 05:40 — Priesthood of Melchizedek vs. the Priesthood of Aaron 06:34 — "Once for All" — The Eternal Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12) 07:04 — The Blood on the Mercy Seat and 1 John 1:9 07:18 — "Kaphar" — Why It's the Day of Covering, Not Atonement 07:28 — Leviticus 16: The Day of Atonement Ritual Begins 08:00 — Aaron's Bullock: Even the High Priest Was a Sinner 08:25 — Behind the Veil: Blood Sprinkled on the Mercy Seat 08:45 — The Two Goats: One Killed, One Sent Away (Leviticus 16:7-8) 09:12 — The Scapegoat: Sins Carried Into the Wilderness 09:41 — Christ as the Double Cure: Sacrifice and Scapegoat 10:00 — Christ's Finished Work: Salvation Not Based on Human Deeds 11:29 — Christ Fulfills Every Symbol of the Tabernacle 13:28 — Leviticus 16:1-6 — Aaron's Preparation to Enter the Holy Place 15:58 — The Two Goats: Lots Cast for the Lord and the Scapegoat 17:50 — Hands Laid on the Scapegoat: Sins Transferred and Sent Away 19:12 — The Three Hours of Darkness: Christ Bears the Sins of the World 21:30 — Paul's Gospel of Grace vs. Jesus' Earthly Ministry Under the Law 22:21 — Romans 3:26-28 — Justified by Faith, Not by Works of the Law 24:00 — The Gospel: Christ Crucified, Buried, and Risen 25:40 — Recap: Christ Has Done It All — Once for Eternal Redemption 27:21 — Closing and Contact Information