Leviticus 16:1-16

The Day of Atonement is the most important day of the year for Israel because it was on this day that the high priest was to enter into the holy of holies (the presence of God) and make atonement for the sins of the people.

In the text before us, Aaron, the high priest, is required to offer a bullock as a sin offering for himself.

The manner in which this bullock sin…