If the congregation became aware that, as a group, they had erred from the Lord's commandments, what were they to do? What is the significance of the fact that they had to bring a "sin" offering to the Lord for what was done out of ignorance? Num. 15:22–27.

   The ordinance which was established here was something which
   made provision for the things that people did in ignorance.
   As was alluded to by this this question it is possible that
   they picked up on some of the bad habits in Egypt. Even if they were
   uncertain of exactly what they did to be sure they could
   sacrifice a sin offering to cover that possibility.
  
How did an individual secure atonement for his or her sin of ignorance? How did this procedure differ from that of the congregation? Num. 15:27–29.

   When the individual committed an unintentional sin they were
   required to bring a sin offering. In order for the priest
   to account for the unintentional sins of the congregation
   he had to make atonement.
  
   The high priest was the one who had to offer up a sacrifice
   for the unintentional sins of the congregation. No particular
   individual other than the priest could do this for the
   congregation.
  
How often do you tend to doubt whether you truly have been renewed by the Holy Spirit? What happened at the cross that should give you the courage to press on, even when filled with doubt about your own salvation? See Rom. 5:6–8.
  
   We must trust that our that our salvation is in the hands of Jesus.
   Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faith. We should not
   be deceived by looking to ourselves but we must continually look
   to Christ. The only hope that we have is in Christ and we must
   put all our faith and trust in Him
  
Prayer: Father thank you that you winked at our ignorance when we did not understand what we were doing. Please help us to be strong and to continually look to you
the author and the finisher of our faith. Thank you in Jesus name Amen.