The Day of Atonement cannot be disassociated from the concept of the sealing.
The modern orthodox Jews in their celebration of The Day, pray during its closing hours the following prayer: Our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of life; our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of remembrance; our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of success and prosperity. ("Prayers for the Day of Atonement" quoted in Messiah in His Sanctuary, p. 69)
The Jewish Encyclopedia contributes to this concept: Down to the first century, the idea of the divine judgment was mainly eschatological in character, as deciding the destiny of the soul after death rather than of men on earth. But ... the idea developed also in Jewish circles that on the first of Tishri [the seventh month] the sacred New Year's Day, ...man's doings were judged and his destiny decided; and on the tenth of Tishri [the Day of Atonement] the decree of Heaven was sealed. (Vol. II, p. 281)
F. C. Gilbert after quoting the above reference comments: The belief in the sealing work on this most holy day has been prevalent and accepted among the seed of Abraham for many centuries. This idea is found in their literature through the ages. (Messiah in His Sanctuary, p. 71)
The relationship between the Day of Atonement and the Sealing work is further suggested by the vestments worn by the High Priest while ministering the atonement.
The High Priest was to put on what is called "the holy linen garments." (See Lev. 15:4) In Ezekiel 9, the one who is commanded to "mark a mark" in the foreheads of the men "that sigh and cry" is designated as "the man clothed in linen." (9:2; 10:2)
In detailing the ritual for the Day of Atonement, we observed that when the cleansing process reached the Altar of the Court, only the "uncleannessess" of the children of Israel was cleansed. This was accomplished with the High Priest "for himself and his house" and the blood of the Lord's goat. In this shadowy type, it must be kept in mind that the High Priest was prefiguring the work of Christ the Great High Priest. The book of Hebrews tells us that Christ is "a son over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." (3:6) One must ask himself if the final cleansing at the Altar in the court was a prefiguring of the prophetic utterances found in Zephaniah 3;13 and Revelation 14:5.
The prophecy of Zechariah 3, also enters the picture. Here in symbolism, Joshua is clothed in filthy (unclean) garments. But Joshua does not remove them. They are removed by the attendants of the "Angel of the Lord." Then this "Angel" declares - "Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with a change of raiment." (3:4) No work was to be done on the Day of Atonement; neither did Joshua work in the removal of the filthy garments. His part in this transaction was to consent - surrender to the Divine objective.
If there is, as it appears, a connection between the ministry at the Alter in the Court on the Day of Atonement and these prophecies noted above, then we must develop with caution the conclusion to be drawn. Zephaniah says "the remnant of Israel shall do no iniquity" and the removal of "a deceitful tongue" finds its echo in Revelation 14:5. But to interpret the cleansing of "the uncleannesss" - the taking away of the filthy garment - as the removal of the fallen nature would invoke the theology of the Holy Flesh Movement. But then, if as is prefigured in the type, the cleansing of the record of sin and iniquity is accomplished in the Most Holy Place, then what does this "uncleanness" represent and when will it be done? Over this point, much prayerful study most be made, and conclusions drawn only as light comes from the Throne.
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To put it more simply- when the earthly sanctuary was cleansed the High Priest turned right around, removed his linen garments and put on his priestly garb and then offered yet another sacrifice- the sin problem remained.
Now when the heavenly sanctuary receives its final cleansing there cannot enter after that any one who sins and yes, people of God will still be alive when Christ returns. Remember this--
1Th_4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Once that final heavenly sanctuary cleansing of sin is over- this is truth-
Rev 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
There will be a people who have no guile, no lies in them, in the time from the standing up of Christ and before He returns in the clouds to call us to be with him there will exist a sin free people, sealed by God, cleansed by our Savior, living with the Holy Spirit in them!
Mar_13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
Don't think about what you will say, it WON'T be you speaking! The Holy Spirit will be speaking through us!
Imagine that! Seriously, imagine that happening. Imagine opening your mouth and out of your mouth comes the words of the Holy Spirit, not your own words, but God's! It will be your voice, but God's words, the Holy Spirit speaking through you!
The Holy Spirit would not speak through any who are not cleansed by our Heavenly High Priest.
Sealed. Cleansed. Christ's.
The cleansing is all but complete, by the grace of our God may we be sealed as the Savior's!
The modern orthodox Jews in their celebration of The Day, pray during its closing hours the following prayer: Our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of life; our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of remembrance; our Father, our King, seal our name in the book of success and prosperity. ("Prayers for the Day of Atonement" quoted in Messiah in His Sanctuary, p. 69)
The Jewish Encyclopedia contributes to this concept: Down to the first century, the idea of the divine judgment was mainly eschatological in character, as deciding the destiny of the soul after death rather than of men on earth. But ... the idea developed also in Jewish circles that on the first of Tishri [the seventh month] the sacred New Year's Day, ...man's doings were judged and his destiny decided; and on the tenth of Tishri [the Day of Atonement] the decree of Heaven was sealed. (Vol. II, p. 281)
F. C. Gilbert after quoting the above reference comments: The belief in the sealing work on this most holy day has been prevalent and accepted among the seed of Abraham for many centuries. This idea is found in their literature through the ages. (Messiah in His Sanctuary, p. 71)
The relationship between the Day of Atonement and the Sealing work is further suggested by the vestments worn by the High Priest while ministering the atonement.
The High Priest was to put on what is called "the holy linen garments." (See Lev. 15:4) In Ezekiel 9, the one who is commanded to "mark a mark" in the foreheads of the men "that sigh and cry" is designated as "the man clothed in linen." (9:2; 10:2)
In detailing the ritual for the Day of Atonement, we observed that when the cleansing process reached the Altar of the Court, only the "uncleannessess" of the children of Israel was cleansed. This was accomplished with the High Priest "for himself and his house" and the blood of the Lord's goat. In this shadowy type, it must be kept in mind that the High Priest was prefiguring the work of Christ the Great High Priest. The book of Hebrews tells us that Christ is "a son over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." (3:6) One must ask himself if the final cleansing at the Altar in the court was a prefiguring of the prophetic utterances found in Zephaniah 3;13 and Revelation 14:5.
The prophecy of Zechariah 3, also enters the picture. Here in symbolism, Joshua is clothed in filthy (unclean) garments. But Joshua does not remove them. They are removed by the attendants of the "Angel of the Lord." Then this "Angel" declares - "Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with a change of raiment." (3:4) No work was to be done on the Day of Atonement; neither did Joshua work in the removal of the filthy garments. His part in this transaction was to consent - surrender to the Divine objective.
If there is, as it appears, a connection between the ministry at the Alter in the Court on the Day of Atonement and these prophecies noted above, then we must develop with caution the conclusion to be drawn. Zephaniah says "the remnant of Israel shall do no iniquity" and the removal of "a deceitful tongue" finds its echo in Revelation 14:5. But to interpret the cleansing of "the uncleannesss" - the taking away of the filthy garment - as the removal of the fallen nature would invoke the theology of the Holy Flesh Movement. But then, if as is prefigured in the type, the cleansing of the record of sin and iniquity is accomplished in the Most Holy Place, then what does this "uncleanness" represent and when will it be done? Over this point, much prayerful study most be made, and conclusions drawn only as light comes from the Throne.
*******
To put it more simply- when the earthly sanctuary was cleansed the High Priest turned right around, removed his linen garments and put on his priestly garb and then offered yet another sacrifice- the sin problem remained.
Now when the heavenly sanctuary receives its final cleansing there cannot enter after that any one who sins and yes, people of God will still be alive when Christ returns. Remember this--
1Th_4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Once that final heavenly sanctuary cleansing of sin is over- this is truth-
Rev 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
There will be a people who have no guile, no lies in them, in the time from the standing up of Christ and before He returns in the clouds to call us to be with him there will exist a sin free people, sealed by God, cleansed by our Savior, living with the Holy Spirit in them!
Mar_13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
Don't think about what you will say, it WON'T be you speaking! The Holy Spirit will be speaking through us!
Imagine that! Seriously, imagine that happening. Imagine opening your mouth and out of your mouth comes the words of the Holy Spirit, not your own words, but God's! It will be your voice, but God's words, the Holy Spirit speaking through you!
The Holy Spirit would not speak through any who are not cleansed by our Heavenly High Priest.
Sealed. Cleansed. Christ's.
The cleansing is all but complete, by the grace of our God may we be sealed as the Savior's!