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Our High Priest Christ in the Old Testament Ceremonies Series: Lecture Three

This article looks at Exodus 28 and Leviticus 16 to discuss the typology of the Old Testament high priest as foreshadowing the work of Christ. The article gives attention to the designation of the high priest, his dress (the ephod, breastplate, mitre), and his deeds (atonement, so described in Leviticus 16).

Leviticus 16 – Two Shall Become One Flesh, Part 2: The Day of Recoverings

This article discusses the events of Leviticus 16, known as the Day of Atonement. Multiple atonements happened on that day, and this article goes into some detail on the nature and purpose of these.

Living Like the Azazel Goat in Romans 12:1b

The Old Testament does know of a "living sacrifice." The article demonstrates that the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament concepts of "spiritual life" is the way in which the believer becomes the sacrifice in the New Testament. It seems reasonable to think that the "living sacrifice" of Romans 12:1b may have an Old Testament precedent, and the article argues in the direction of the ritual for the Azazel-goat of Leviticus 16.

Jesus and the Day of Atonement

From Leviticus 16:15-16, 20-22 this article shows how the goats on the Day of Atonement were pointing to the atonement of Christ.

Christ Our Scapegoat

"Scapegoat" is a word so rich with meaning when understood from the biblical context. It speak about how God deals with our sins. It speaks about God’s forgiveness and encourages us to a life of confession. Most of all it speaks about Christ, the scapegoat. This article brings all this meaning from Leviticus 16 and Isaiah 53:6b.