This is what the Lord GOD says: 'On the first day of the first month you are to take a young bull without blemish and purify the sanctuary. Cross References Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! Exodus 12:2 "This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. Leviticus 16:16 So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them, because it is surrounded by their impurities. Leviticus 16:33 and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. Leviticus 22:20 You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. Ezekiel 43:19 You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 43:22 On the second day you are to present an unblemished male goat as a sin offering, and the altar is to be cleansed as it was with the bull. Ezekiel 43:23 When you have finished the purification, you are to present a young, unblemished bull and an unblemished ram from the flock. Ezekiel 43:26 For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it; so they shall consecrate it. Ezekiel 45:20 You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple. Ezekiel 46:1 "This is what the Lord GOD says: 'The gate of the inner court that faces east must be kept shut during the six days of work, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the Lord GOD; In the first month, in the first day of the month, you shall take a young bullock without blemish, and cleanse the sanctuary: Exodus 12:2 Numbers 28:11-15 Matthew 6:33 without blemish Leviticus 22:20 Hebrews 7:26 Hebrews 9:14 and cleanse Ezekiel 43:22,26 Leviticus 16:16,33 Hebrews 9:22-25 |