Wednesday 3 July Leviticus 16.20-34 Qn.4

“And when he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place and the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall present the live goat (20): All the rituals that Aaron did  (20-22) showed 3 main elements (1) Putting both hands on a goat showed that the work of Aaron was not a joke but a work of perseverance and unsparing dedication, (2) All sins were to be repented; those against rituals and those undermining people’s relationships. One should shun away from sin, avoiding any involvement with sin, but s but staying away from it as much as possible. And he who burns them shall wash his clothes and bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp (28): The man who burnt the goat in the desert and the one who burnt the sacrifice were both to be sanctified for the great job they had done. Serving God is not a Joke, it can bring troubles on you and some have lost their lives in due course like Stephen, James and many more… (Acts 6.8,7.57-60; 12.1-2). Pray: Holy Spirit enable me to do what glorifies you even if it may cost me a lot. Song 190 (Praises)