Bible Question: My question is in Leviticus 16 it talks about the scape-goat,my understanding of the scape-goat is when someone takes the blame for someone or a group of people on them selfs,so if Christ is the scape-goat,and the one goat was sacrificed,why was the scape-goat taking to the wilderness and giving to satan? |
Bible Answer: Dear a1busdriver, In my studies I came across this topic. I would like to share it with you. The emphasizes is on the work of Christ. Specifically how He deals with the sins of those who are sanctified. Not only does He purify us and make us clean He remembers our sins no more. Tradition tells us that lots were cast between the two goats. One was sacrificed and the other was taken into the wilderness. As best I can explain it it is symbolism of Christ and how He dealt with sin when He offered Himself the one sacrifice for all. (Hebrews) Not only did He purify us of our sins but He remembers our sins no more. So the second goat was taken by a man so far and then another man and then another far, far into the wilderness until he reached a cliff upon which he would push the goat off the cliff. The symbolism of this is that Christ remembers our sins no more and as Corrie Ten Boon says He put up a no fishing sign. Further explaination: Man's responsibility is faith in Christ. This is the point we are saved once and forever. We commit daily sins and therefore need daily forgiveness. (I John) These sins are unintentional sins not defiant sins. Hope this helps. Blessings Val |