It is important, in reference to the meaning of the Day of Atonement, to observe the order of the rites as they are described in these verses.

And he shall take of the blood. —Having left the Holy Place and returned to the court, where the priest stood with the bo…

This was his first entrance within the veil, with holy incense to denote the acceptance which Christ has with God, though he is always well-beloved…

And he shall take of the blood of the bullock
When the high priest slew the bullock, the blood was received in a bas…

Without entering into the particulars of the sacrifices on the great Day of Atonement, we may note that it was to be a statute forever, until that …