The authority of the pastor is derived and declarative. In other words, the pastor has authority only insofar as what he is saying is faithful to the Message of the One who has sent him (Mark Dever and Paul Alexander).
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SCAPE GOAT

SCAPE GOAT

SCAPE GOAT, The

  1. Part of the sin offering on the day of atonement # Le 16:5,7
  2. Chosen by lot # Le 16:8
  3. The high priest transferred the sins of Israel to, by confessing them with both hands upon its head # Le 16:21
  4. Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person # Le 16:21,22
  5. COMMUNICATED UNCLEANNESS TO 5a) The high priest

    # Le 16:24

5b) The man who lead him away # Le 16:26 6) Typical of Christ # Isa 53:6,11,12