
Leviticus 16: On the Pinnacle of the Pentateuch (Bible Talk, Ep. 39)
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The White Hot Center of God's Presence
The cloud of incense prevents Aaron from seeing what's up there and makes it so that the Lord said to Moses, no one can look on me and live. So then we have this cloud created and then it's stated here so that he does not die. And I think the idea is he's entering into the very presence of God and he needs to have his life protected and the cloud produces a kind of shield for him. Yeah, the cloud is covering the glory of God. Even in this Levitical system, the high priest is able to access God's presence. But even as he goes into the holy of holies, he brings this incense with him and this smoke
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