Playlist: kaphar (#H3722) (topic)
Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word *kaphar* (H3722), associated with atonement, is central to understanding the Day of Atonement. Scholars debate its root, with one meaning suggesting covering, hiding, or concealing, as seen in Genesis 6:14 where Noah covered the ark with pitch to make it watertight. The other root implies appeasing or pacifying …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Four): Atonement
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word *kaphar* (H3722) fundamentally means to atone or expiate by offering an innocent substitute. In the context of biblical usage, it involves making amends for sin or wrongdoing through the sacrifice of an unblemished animal, whose blood is spilled to pay for the offense. This act of atonement results in the …
What is Atonement?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Hebrew word *kaphar* (H3722), often translated as 'atonement,' carries a primary meaning of 'to cover.' In Genesis 6:14, it is used in the context of covering the ark with pitch to prevent leaking, illustrating its basic sense of covering or protecting. However, *kaphar* encompasses a wide range of meanings depending on the …
The Day of Atonement and Israel's Future
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe basic meaning of atonement, tied to the Hebrew word *kaphar* (H3722), is expiation. It signifies providing legal satisfaction such that guilt is removed and the obligation of punishment is paid. This concept includes cleansing, forgiving, pardoning, purging, and covering. The effect of atonement is that two formerly …
The Talking Blood (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Hebrew word *kaphar* (H3722) carries a primary meaning of to shelter or to put a covering over. It is frequently translated into English as atonement, often appearing in the book of Leviticus, but it also translates into words like pitch, purge, appease, pacify, reconcile, be merciful, forgive, pardon, or disannul. These …
Seeking God's Will (Part Four): Sacrifice
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Day of Atonement, we are to afflict our souls by fasting. We do no work, signifying that we did absolutely no work to attain our salvation.
The Cost of Reconciliation
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReconciliation is the product of a sacrifice to pacify the wrath of an offended person. We must imitate Christ in His approach toward hostility from others.
The Talking Blood (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe blood of Christ, a propitiation or appeasing force, the only means to satisfy God's pure sense of justice, is a testimony of God's intense love for us.
Genesis 3:20-24: Consequences for God and Man
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Adam and Eve were given the death sentence by God, they also received hope that through the offspring of Eve a Savior would be born to crush the serpent.
The Appointed Time for Israel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn Leviticus 23, God's festivals are called appointed times. One appointed time for ancient Israel was the fulfillment of the 70 Weeks prophecy of Daniel.
The Great Flood (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGenesis 6:1-4 summarize what led to God's rejection of the pre-flood civilization: men chose wives solely on the basis of sex appeal and external beauty.