Leviticus 16:28 The man who burns them must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp.
Commentary posits that the absence of a sacrifice when atoning “detracts from the divine character” of God. The God that I believe in is loving and compassionate, not some Volcano god, demanding a sacrifice to keep from erupting.
Leviticus 16:29 “This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month you must deny yourselves and not do any work—whether native-born or a foreigner residing among you—
To my way of thinking, that makes Him more holy, not less. I think our broken and contrite hearts are what God wants (Ps 51:17).
Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the Lord, you will be clean from all your sins.
Precious Savior, I am the first to admit that there is so much I do not know about you. Help me to understand You better and know You more every day. Amen.
Leviticus 16:31 It is a day of sabbath rest, and you must deny yourselves; it is a lasting ordinance.
Have a blessed day.