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The Scapegoat Offering
Two of Aaron’s sons had already lost their lives for disobeying the Lord, so the Lord told Moses that He will appear in a cloud over the mercy seat in the tent and warned him not to go there except at the proper time. (vv. 1-2)! Before entering this most holy place, you mu …

Moses Did as The Lord Commanded
After you have purified the most holy place, the sacred tent, and the bronze altar, you must bring the live goat to the front of the tent (v. 20). There you will lay your hands on its head, while confessing every sin the people have committed, and you will appoint someone to lead …