Num 15:27-28 | MHM | STEP | v. 27-28 : If an individual sinned by ignorance, that person also had to bring an offering to be forgiven (Num. 15:27–28; Lev. 4:27–35 ). Even sins done by mistake need atonement, because everyone is responsible to know and follow God’s law. David prayed to be cleansed from “secret faults” (Ps. 19:12 ), and Jesus prayed on the cross for those who sinned in ignorance (Luke 23:34 ).

‏ Numbers 15:27-28

v. 27-28: If an individual sinned by ignorance, that person also had to bring an offering to be forgiven (Num. 15:27–28; Lev. 4:27–35 ^a). Even sins done by mistake need atonement, because everyone is responsible to know and follow God’s law. David prayed to be cleansed from “secret faults” (Ps. 19:12 ^b), and Jesus prayed on the cross for those who sinned in ignorance (Luke 23:34 ^c).

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