Leviticus 4:13–21 Easy

The whole nation of Israel might sin without knowing it. They might break one of the commands of the Lord and become guilty of doing something he said must not be done. When they learn about that sin, the community of Israel must offer a young bull as a sin offering for the whole nation. They must bring the bull to the Meeting Tent. The elders of the people must put their hands on the bull’s head in front of the Lord. Then they must kill the bull in front of the Lord. The anointed priest must get some of the bull’s blood and take it into the Meeting Tent. He must put his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times in front of the curtain before the Lord. He must put some of the blood on the corners of the altar. (This altar is inside the Meeting Tent, in front of the Lord.) He must then pour out all the blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering. (This altar is at the entrance of the Meeting Tent.) Then he must take all the fat from the animal and bring it to the altar. He must offer these parts, just as he offered the bull of the sin offering. In this way the priest will make the people pure, and God will forgive them. The priest must carry this bull outside the camp and burn it, just as he burned the other bull. This is the sin offering for the whole community.

 If a leader sins unintentionally, they bring a male goat as the offering; the priest makes atonement for the ruler. Authority amplifies consequences. The text balances responsibility with access to restoration, reminding leaders that mercy is available when they admit fault.

Father God, help those in authority to lead with integrity and to seek forgiveness when they fail. Love You, Thank You, Praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious name Amen.

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