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In the Bible, the burnt offering {Holocaust} is described as a ritual of sacrifice where an animal, such as a bull, sheep, or goat, is completely consumed by fire on the altar. This offering was a way for the people to show their devotion and obedience to God. The burnt offering was considered a sweet aroma to the Lord and was meant to atone for sins and bring forgiveness. It was a significant act of worship and a means of seeking God's favor and blessings. The offering had to be without blemish, symbolizing the pure and blameless nature of the sacrifice. Through the burnt offering, the people sought to draw closer to God and to experience His presence and forgiveness. It served as a reminder of the need for repentance and the ultimate sacrifice that would be made through Jesus Christ.

Baptism in the church is a sacred and significant sacrament that holds great importance in the life of a Christian believer. It is a symbolic act of purification and initiation into the Christian faith. During the baptism ceremony, the individual is immersed in water or has water poured over them, symbolizing their cleansing from sin and their rebirth in Christ. The act of baptism represents the believer's desire to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and commit to a life of faith and discipleship. It is also a public declaration of their acceptance of Jesus as their savior and their commitment to live according to biblical teachings. . Baptism is a representation of spiritual rebirth.

The Azazel goat (SCAPEGOAT) is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the book of Leviticus. It is part of the Day of Atonement rituals. According to the description, two goats were selected, one to be sacrificed as a sin offering, and the other, known as the Azazel goat, to be released into the wilderness. The High Priest would lay his hands on the Azazel goat, symbolically transferring the sins of the people onto it. Then, the goat would be sent away, carrying the sins away from the community. This ritual was believed to cleanse the people and restore their relationship with God. The exact meaning of "Azazel" is not entirely clear, and it remains a subject of interpretation and debate among scholars. Nonetheless, the significance of the Azazel goat in the biblical context is closely tied to the idea of atonement and purification.

Leviticus 16:5–11 (D-R)

5 And he shall receive from the whole multitude of the children of Israel two buck goats for sin, and one ram for a holocaust.

6 And when he hath offered the cattle and prayed for himself and for his own house:

7 He shall make the two buck goats to stand before the Lord in the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

8 And casting lots upon them both, one to be offered to the Lord, and the other to be the emissary goat: (Azazel Goat/Scapegoat).

9 That whose lot fell to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin.

10 But that whose lot was to be the emissary goat, he shall present before the Lord, that he may pour prayers upon him, and let him go into the wilderness.

11 After these things are duly celebrated, he shall offer the calf: and praying for himself and for his own house, he shall immolate it.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and repentance observed by Christians worldwide. It falls on the first day of Lent, which is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. On this day, Christians attend special church services where ashes are applied in the shape of a cross on their foreheads. The ashes, made by burning the palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday, symbolize mourning, humility, and the temporary nature of human life. Ash Wednesday serves as a reminder for believers to reflect on their mortality, seek forgiveness for their sins. It is a solemn day that encourages introspection and a re-evaluation of one's spiritual journey.

Baptisms were conducted by John the Baptist in the River Jordan

Matthew 3:11 (D-R)

11 I indeed baptize you in water unto penance, but he that shall come after me, is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost and fire.

Matthew

3:12

(KJV 1900)

12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner;

but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.