Leviticus episode 5 - Atonement Explained

About this episode

This episode unpacks Leviticus 16 and explores the significance of the Day of Atonement in the context of holiness, sin, and mercy.

A single day each year, one man stepped behind the curtain with trembling hands, and an entire nation held its breath. We unpack Leviticus 16 with clear eyes and full hearts, exploring why the Day of Atonement sits at the centre of the Bible’s story about holiness, sin, and mercy. From the cube-shaped Holy of Holies to the cloud of presence and the incense that veils glory, we show how the tabernacle is a living model of heaven’s reality and a map for approaching God without being consumed. ...

People in this episode

Host: Biblical Frameworks

Topics covered

• Atonement
• Leviticus
• Holiness
• Sin
• Mercy
• Tabernacle
• Approaching God

Keywords

• Atonement
• Leviticus 16
• Day of Atonement
• Holiness
• Sin
• Mercy
• Tabernacle
• God

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Leviticus

Places: Holy of Holies, tabernacle

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