Leviticus | Reading Plan + Study Questionsنموونە

LEVITICUS 16

THE DAY OF ATONEMENT

God gives Moses instructions to share with Aaron about the Day of Atonement. Once a year, Aaron is to make an offering that covers his sin and the sin of the Israelites. He is to bring two male goats, one as a sacrifice to God and the other as the scapegoat.

The Day of Atonement is the one day each year when the high priest may enter the Most Holy Place, where the presence of God dwells. Special garments are to be worn for this occasion. This day is now known as Yom Kippur.

STUDY QUESTIONS

In this chapter, one goat was sacrificed and the other was sent into the wilderness. What do you think was the purpose or meaning of this ritual? Look up the term “scapegoat.” How does this connect to the practice described on the Day of Atonement?