Theology in the Underworld
How Jesus became the Scapegoat/Goat for Azazel (Matthew’s Day of Atonement Typology Part 3) | Ep. 20
In the Barabbas episode, Matthew presents Jesus as the sacrificed goat of Yom Kippur. In the very next scene—the Roman soldiers’ mockery—he completes the typology by portraying Jesus as the scapegoat, the goat for Azazel who bears and carries away sin. We examine three key Matthean details: *The change from Mark’s purple robe to a scarlet cloak *The Second Temple tradition of the scarlet ribbon on the scapegoat’s head *Matthew’s unique language of placing the crown “on his head,” echoing Leviticus 16:21 *Matthew’s unique language of his "charge" or "guilt" placed "over his head" on the cross Along the way we look at ancient elimination rituals that help explain the cultural background, and we connect it all to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper about the “forgiveness (release) of sins.” This is classic Matthean typology: he doesn’t announce it—he shows it. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:34 The two goats of Leviticus 16 4:18 Reading Matthew 27:27–31 6:38 Ancient elimination rituals 9:58 The scarlet cloak 12:57 Sins placed on the head 15:24 Crown of thorns 18:08 Guilt over Jesus’ head 19:44 Conclusion Instagram: @drhansbible If you follow this channel please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts to help get this content to more people!
