The Need for Atonement
Why Holiness Requires Mediation
By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Wed. Apr 15th
Discussion Questions
- Why does Leviticus intentionally connect the Day of Atonement to the death of Aaron's sons?
- How does Leviticus redefine the idea of sin beyond intentional wrongdoing?
- In what ways does the Day of Atonement train Israel's attitude toward God, not just their behavior?
Sources
- Wenham, Gordon J., The Book of Leviticus, New International Commentary on the Old Testament.
- Milgrom, Jacob, Leviticus 1–16, Anchor Yale Bible Commentary.
- Hartley, John E., Leviticus, Word Biblical Commentary.
- ChatGPT, collaborative theological article development with Mike Mazzalongo, January 2026, exploring Leviticus 10 and 16 as a unified theology of holiness and atonement.