Leviticus 16: On the Pinnacle of the Pentateuch (Bible Talk, Ep. 39)

For a while now, Jim and Sam have been saying that Leviticus 16—the Day of the Atonement—is the theological center of the Torah. In this episode, they finally defend their case.

SHOW NOTES

1:37 / Why is Leviticus 16 the pinnacle of the Pentateuch?

5:05 / Overview comments are made on the chapter.

7:04 / Jim walks us through verses 1-8.

11:45 / Who (or what) is Azazel?

14:31 / How does Aaron make atonement for the second time in the chapter?

17:20 / We reach the climax of the climax, verses 15-16.

22:25 / Jim points out differences between Aaron’s handling of the goat in verse 21 and previous sacrificial experiences.

24:04 / Who is the “man who is in readiness?” What does he do?

25:18 / Sam says this goat ritual is how God can be “forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin” (Ex. 34:7).

27:15 / What’s the reason for all of the post-ceremony rules?

28:40 / Who is atonement made for?

29:55 / Verse 34 says, “This shall be a statute forever for you.” So why don’t we still adhere to the Day of Atonement?

Resources: 

• Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen G. Morales
• Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? by L. Michael Morales
• Typology by Jim Hamilton
• David Schrock’s website Via Emmaus