Today, Pastor Mike helps us understand the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat. The Ark contained the 10 Commandments, but covering that was the Mercy Seat. When the high priest would annually sprinkle the blood of a sacrifice on the Mercy Seat, the sins of the people would be atoned for. Rather than just giving a Law to abide by, God offered mercy for the many ways the people fell short. In the same way, Jesus came as the perfect sacrifice, so that we can have atonement for our sins.