Reflections with Andy - Learning More - Leviticus and the Day of Atonement
The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, stands at the theological center of Leviticus. But what does this ancient ceremony teach us about our need for forgiveness today? In this reflection on Leviticus 16, we explore the role of the high priest, the two goats, and the powerful symbolism of sin being confessed and carried away. We also consider something that can get lost when we think about forgiveness only as an individual experience: the importance of confessing together and hearing the assurance of forgiveness from others. Through the United Methodist liturgy of confession and pardon, we are…
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