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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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Examination Of These 10 ReasonsExamination Of These 10 Reasons

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).

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