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Written by Dr. JosephG, retired physicist and practicing Jew residing in America.
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Given that, at the time of Jesus death, the second
Temple was still standing in Jerusalem and the
Hebrew Bible was the Scripture in force, here are
some of the reasons why the death of Jesus on
the cross cannot be a valid sacrificial offering:
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FIRST, the Hebrew Bible requires that the
sacrificial ritual be administered by a Priest (see
Leviticus Chapters 1-7). According to the
accounts in the New Testament, Jesus wascrucified by Roman soldiers (Mt 27:35; Mk 15:24;
Lk 23:33; Jn 19:18, 23).
SECOND, the Hebrew Bible requires that the
blood of the sin sacrifice had to be sprinkled by the
Priest on the veil of the sanctuary and on the altar
in the Temple (Lev 4:5-6). There is no evidence in
the New Testament that this was done.
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THIRD, the Hebrew Bible requires that the sin
sacrifice be without any physical defects or
blemishes (Lev 4:3). According to the accounts in
the New Testament, Jesus was beaten, whipped,and dragged on the ground before being crucified
(Mt 26:67, 27:26, 30-31; Mk 14:65, 15:15-20; Lk
22:63; Jn 18:22, 19:1, 3). Moreover, as a Jew by
birth, Jesus was circumcised on the eighth dayafter being born, a ritual that leaves a scar (sign of
the covenant). According to the NT, circumcision
is tantamount to mutilation (Phil 3:2, Gal 5:12).
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FORTH, the Hebrew Bible requires that thePassover sin sacrifice, a male-goat, be offered onan individual (per household) basis (Num 28:22),not as a communal offering. According to the New
Testament, Jesus death (termed a sin sacrifice)expiated the sins of mankind (Ro 6:10; He 9:12,10:10, 10:18).
FIFTH, the Hebrew Bible directs that the PaschalLamb wasnt to be offered for the removal of sins-it was a commemorative/festive offering. A moreappropriate time for a sin offering would have beenYom Kippur (the Day of Atonement; Num 29:11
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[individual sin-offering male goat]; Lev 16:15
[communal sin-offering male goat]).
SIXTH, the Hebrew Bible requires that the
sacrificed Paschal Lamb had to be roasted and
eaten, and its blood used to place markings on the
side-posts and lintel of the doors (Exod 12:7-8).
There is no record in the New Testament that this
was, in fact, done (lest it be suggested that
Christianity promotes cannibalism).
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SEVENTH, the Hebrew Bible states that the
sacrificial sin offering could only atone for
unintentional sins, with few notable exceptions as
stated in Lev 5:1-6, 20-26 [Lev 6:1-7 in ChristianBibles] (Num 15:27-31).
EIGHTH, the Hebrew Bible teaches that sacrifices
can atone only for sins committed prior to the
offering of the sacrifice; no sacrifice could ever
atone for sins committed after the sacrifice was
offered and, thus, no sacrifice could ever atone for
people born after the sacrifice was offered
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(Leviticus 1-7). So, even if it were true that Jesus
was some kind of super-sacrifice that atoned for all
sins of all mankind, then his death could only
atone for the sins committed before his death, notfor any sins committed after his death by people
who were born after he died.
NINTH, the Hebrew Bible strictly forbids human
vicarious atonement (Exod 32:31-33; Num 35:33;
Deut 24:16; 2 Kgs 14:6; Jer 31:29 [30 in Christian
Bibles]; Ezek 18:4, 20; Ps 49:7).
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TENTH, the Hebrew Bible strictly prohibits human
sacrifices (Lev 18:21, 24-25; Deut 18:10; Jer 7:31,
19:5; Ezek 23:37, 39).
It is simply astonishing that so many people
believe what their preachers feed them, as well
as how the New Testament writings contradict the
teachings of the Hebrew Bible.
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FIRST, the Hebrew Bible requires that the sacrificial ritual be administered by a Priest
(see Leviticus Chapters 1-7). According to the accounts in the New Testament, Jesus
was crucified by Roman soldiers (Mt 27:35; Mk 15:24; Lk 23:33; Jn 19:18, 23).
Matthew 27:1-2 the high priest handed Jesus
over to be crucified.
Psalm 110:4 Jesus is a high priest.
John 10:17-18 Jesus lays down His life, no onetakes it.
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SECOND, the Hebrew Bible requires that the blood of the sin sacrifice had to be
sprinkled by the Priest on the veil of the sanctuary and on the altar in the Temple (Lev
4:5-6). There is no evidence in the New Testament that this was done.
Hebrews 9:23-24 Jesus entered the heavenly
temple to fulfill the blood sprinkling for the sinsacrifice in that temple.
Hebrew 10:20-22 Jesus sprinkled our hearts
since we are temples of God (1 Cor. 6:19).
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THIRD, the Hebrew Bible requires that the sin sacrifice be without any physical defects orblemishes (Lev 4:3). According to the accounts in the New Testament, Jesus wasbeaten, whipped, and dragged on the ground before being crucified (Mt 26:67, 27:26, 30-31; Mk 14:65, 15:15-20; Lk 22:63; Jn 18:22, 19:1, 3). Moreover, as a Jew by birth, Jesuswas circumcised on the eighth day after being born, a ritual that leaves a scar (sign of thecovenant). According to the NT, circumcision is tantamount to mutilation (Phil 3:2, Gal5:12).
Hebrews 9:14 Jesus was unblemished until Hisslaughter began. (Isaiah 53:7 led like lamb to theslaughter) In the same way a bull is onlyunblemished until they begin the slaughter.
Romans 4:11 Circumcision is a seal ofrighteousness, not a blemish.
John 7:21-24 Jesus explained that circumcision
is special in not breaking the Law.
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FORTH, the Hebrew Bible requires that the Passover sin sacrifice, a male-goat, be
offered on an individual (per household) basis (Num 28:22), not as a communal offering.
According to the New Testament, Jesus death (termed a sin sacrifice) expiated the sins
of mankind (Ro 6:10; He 9:12, 10:10, 10:18).
Leviticus 4:13-18 Jesus fulfills the communal sinoffering as well as the Passover sin offering, and in
fact every sin offering.
Isaiah 53:12 Old Testament explains that theMessiah takes upon Himself the sins of many.
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FIFTH, the Hebrew Bible directs that the Paschal Lamb wasnt to be offered for the
removal of sins- it was a commemorative/festive offering. A more appropriate time for a
sin offering would have been Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement; Num 29:11 [individual
sin-offering male goat]; Lev 16:15 [communal sin-offering male goat]).
Numbers 28:22 Male goat as part of Passoverfor removal of sins.
Exodus 12:12-13 Passover for escaping
judgment and wrath (John 3:36, Romans 5:9).
Leviticus 4:1-3 No time constraint on when a sin
offering should be.
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SIXTH, the Hebrew Bible requires that the sacrificed Paschal Lamb had to be roasted
and eaten, and its blood used to place markings on the side-posts and lintel of the doors
(Exod 12:7-8). There is no record in the New Testament that this was, in fact, done (lest
it be suggested that Christianity promotes cannibalism).
1 Corinthians 5:7 Jesus is the Passover Lamb.The placing of blood isnt significant; rather the
purpose for it (Exo. 12:13).
John 6:51-57 Jesus flesh and blood completelyfulfill the Passover requirements
Luke 22:19-20 Just as the Passover is
commemorated, so Jesus sacrifice is also.
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SEVENTH, the Hebrew Bible states that the sacrificial sin offering could only atone for
unintentional sins, with few notable exceptions as stated in Lev 5:1-6, 20-26 [Lev 6:1-7 in
Christian Bibles] (Num 15:27-31).
Hebrews 10:26-29 The author is absolutely right
and Christians should remember this.
1 John 1:7-9 Theres grace from Jesus sacrifice
that pays the price for ALL sins.
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EIGHTH, the Hebrew Bible teaches that sacrifices can atone only for sins committed prior
to the offering of the sacrifice; no sacrifice could ever atone for sins committed after the
sacrifice was offered and, thus, no sacrifice could ever atone for people born after the
sacrifice was offered (Leviticus 1-7). So, even if it were true that Jesus was some kind of
super-sacrifice that atoned for all sins of all mankind, then his death could only atone for
the sins committed before his death, not for any sins committed after his death by people
who were born after he died.
Hebrews 9:25-28 His one sacrifice is enough to
fulfill the yearly atonement required.
Hebrews 4:15-16 Jesus remains High Priest
forever, so we can always come to Him at His
throne to ask for grace (Psalm 110:4).
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NINTH, the Hebrew Bible strictly forbids human vicarious atonement (Exod 32:31-33 the
one who sins deserves to die; Num 35:33 if you shed blood, your blood will be shed; Deut
24:16 fathers dont die for kids, kids dont die for fathers, each dies for own sin; 2 Kgs
14:6 same as Deut. verse; Jer 31:29 [30 in Christian Bibles] everyone dies for own sin;
Ezek 18:4, 20 everyone dies for own sin; Ps 49:7 No man can redeem the life of another
or give to God a ransom for him).
Colossians 2:9 Psalm 49:7 is true, man cant
save himself or others. But Jesus, being God, can
save us. (Isaiah 1:18, 43:25, 59:16 God works
out salvation).
Isaiah 53:12 The Old Testament doesnt forbid
human vicarious atonement. Jesus sacrifice was
able to bring salvation to all (Isaiah 49:6).
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TENTH, the Hebrew Bible strictly prohibits human sacrifices (Lev 18:21, 24-25 dont
sacrifice children to molech; Deut 18:10 dont sacrifice children to molech by fire; Jer
7:31, 19:5 sacrifice of children by fire wasnt something God commanded, nor did it enter
His mind; Ezek 23:37, 39 they sacrificed children to idols and desecrated His house).
Judges 11:29-39 Radical story (read through).
Genesis 22:2 God told Abraham to sacrifice
Isaac.
Isaiah 53 Weve already seen that the Messiah
would take the sins of many upon Himself.
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It is simply astonishing that so many people believe what their preachers feed them, as
well as how the New Testament writings contradict the teachings of the Hebrew Bible.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 Test everything, hold on to
the good.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless;
there are no Bible contradictions (Hebrews 4:12, 2
Timothy 3:16).