Christ as our scapegoat denotes Him bearing our sins and removing them from us.
In Leviticus 16, the concept of the scapegoat is introduced, where the high priest would symbolically lay the sins of Israel on a goat and send it away, signifying the removal of their iniquities. This foreshadows Christ's work as the ultimate scapegoat. According to the sermon, Jesus bore our sins and transgressions when He hung on the cross, effectively removing them from us by taking on the punishment we deserved. His resurrection further affirms that our sins have been dealt with decisively, and ‘where none can find them’ illustrates the completeness of His atoning sacrifice. This understanding enriches our appreciation of Christ's grace and promotes a heart of thanksgiving.
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