Leviticus 4

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by: Debbie Galyen

04/30/2025

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“If it is the anointed priest who sins, thus bringing guilt on the people, then he shall offer for the sin that he has committed a bull ...” (v3). Israel’s sacrificial system recognized that God’s people were interconnected, with distinct roles, not just individuals with their private sins. The high priest, for example, was anointed to mediate between God and people, and his sins had far-reaching effects. Thus, he was required to sacrifice a bull (rather than a goat, v27) and take the blood into the sacred “tent of meeting” (v5). 

“He shall be forgiven” (v26, v31, v35). Leviticus describes different roles, yet spiritual equality. The actions of the high priest and the people had unique consequences, but they were equally in need of forgiveness. 

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“If it is the anointed priest who sins, thus bringing guilt on the people, then he shall offer for the sin that he has committed a bull ...” (v3). Israel’s sacrificial system recognized that God’s people were interconnected, with distinct roles, not just individuals with their private sins. The high priest, for example, was anointed to mediate between God and people, and his sins had far-reaching effects. Thus, he was required to sacrifice a bull (rather than a goat, v27) and take the blood into the sacred “tent of meeting” (v5). 

“He shall be forgiven” (v26, v31, v35). Leviticus describes different roles, yet spiritual equality. The actions of the high priest and the people had unique consequences, but they were equally in need of forgiveness. 

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