The Messiah’s Sacrifice Restores Us to God
Humbleberger Ministries
"For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have appointed it to you to make atonement on the altar for your lives, since it is the lifeblood that makes atonement." (Leviticus 17:11)
Dear Friend, Yeshua Is the Perfect Atonement!
Beloved, the Torah shines as God’s holy Word, revealing His perfect standard and our deep need for reconciliation with Him. At its heart lies atonement—the divine provision to cleanse sin and restore us to our Creator. The Tanakh declares that atonement demands blood, a truth that echoes through the ages. With bold confidence and tender love, we proclaim: Yeshua, the Messiah, is the perfect sacrifice who fulfills the Torah’s demand for atonement, offering eternal redemption to all who trust Him. Let us explore this truth together, resting in the warmth of God’s grace and the certainty of His Word.
The Tanakh’s Testimony: Blood for Atonement
The Hebrew Scriptures are unwavering: atonement for sin requires blood:
- Leviticus 17:11: “The life of the flesh is in the blood… it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.” Blood is God’s ordained means of forgiveness.
- Leviticus 16:15-16: On Yom Kippur, the high priest sprinkled blood on the mercy seat, securing atonement for Israel’s sins.
- Leviticus 4:20, 5:13: Sin offerings (chatat) and guilt offerings (asham) required blood to cover both unintentional and specific sins.
- Leviticus 16:21-22: The scapegoat carried Israel’s sins into the wilderness, symbolizing a substitute bearing sin’s penalty.
These sacrifices were not mere rituals but God’s command, requiring a repentant heart (Leviticus 5:5). Isaiah 1:11-17 and Hosea 6:6 emphasize sincerity, but never negate blood’s necessity. The Tanakh offers no alternative for serious sins—blood alone atones.
Yeshua: The Fulfillment of God’s Atonement Plan
Dear friend, Yeshua is the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the Torah’s requirements. The New Covenant declares:
- The Perfect Offering: “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Hebrews 9:22). Yeshua’s sinless death on the cross provides eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12).
- The Passover Lamb: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Yeshua fulfills the Passover lamb’s role (1 Corinthians 5:7).
- The Scapegoat and Servant: Isaiah 53:4-6 describes a Suffering Servant bearing our sins, fulfilled in Yeshua’s death (1 Peter 2:24).
- The New Covenant: “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” (Luke 22:20). Yeshua fulfills Jeremiah 31:31-34, writing God’s law on our hearts.
Unlike temporary animal sacrifices, Yeshua’s perfect offering atones for all sins—past, present, and future (Hebrews 10:10). He is the mediator of a better covenant (Hebrews 8:6).
The Jewish Perspective: A Respectful Consideration
With love, we acknowledge our Jewish brethren’s view of atonement. After the Temple’s destruction in 70 CE, rabbinic tradition emphasized teshuvah (repentance), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (charity) as atonement’s means, citing texts like Hosea 14:2 and the Talmud (Yoma 86b). The unetaneh tokef prayer claims these cancel judgment. Yet, the Torah never equates these with blood atonement. Leviticus 5:11-13 allows grain offerings for the poor, but only for minor sins. The prophets call for repentance, but not as a substitute for sacrifice (Deuteronomy 4:29-30).
The Tanakh reveals human efforts fall short: “No one can ransom another… but God will redeem my soul” (Psalm 49:7-8, 15). Yeshua fulfills this need, offering atonement through faith, not works (Romans 3:28), completing the Torah’s hope.
What Happens When You Trust Yeshua?
When you place your faith in Yeshua, atonement transforms your life:
- Forgiveness: “The blood of Yeshua His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). Every sin is forgiven through His sacrifice.
- Reconciliation: “We were reconciled to God by the death of His Son” (Romans 5:10). You are restored to fellowship with God.
- New Covenant Life: The Holy Spirit writes God’s law on your heart, empowering righteous living (Hebrews 8:10).
- Eternal Security: “No one will snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). Yeshua’s atonement secures you forever.
Good works—repentance, prayer, and charity—flow from this salvation, not to earn it, but as fruit of a transformed heart (James 2:17).
The Call: Trust Yeshua for Atonement
Beloved, atonement is God’s gift through Yeshua, the Lamb who fulfills the Torah. With tender urgency, we invite you to trust Him. Hebrews 9:12 proclaims, “With His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.”
Open the Tanakh—read Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Jeremiah 31—and ask the God of Israel to reveal His Messiah. Trusting Yeshua fulfills your Jewish heritage, embracing the One who completes God’s redemptive plan. His blood, not our works, atones perfectly.
A Prayer to Trust Yeshua
Dear friend, if you long for reconciliation with God, pray this prayer from your heart:
Heavenly Father, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I confess my sins have separated me from You. I believe Yeshua is the Messiah, whose blood atones for my sins, fulfilling Your Torah. I trust in His sacrifice alone for my forgiveness. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, cleanse me, and draw me near to You. Thank You for Your love and grace. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
Final Word: Yeshua, Our Perfect Atonement
Yeshua is the promised Messiah who fulfills the Torah’s demand for blood atonement. 1 John 2:2 declares, “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.” He lives, interceding for you (Hebrews 7:25), and one day, as Zechariah 12:10 foretold, Israel will look upon Him and receive grace.
Dear friend, will you trust Yeshua, the risen Messiah, today? HaMashiach chai! The Messiah lives, and in Him, you are reconciled to God forever!