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Leviticus 16:20–22 The Goat Sent Into the Wilderness Devotional Drawing Page Printable

A free Leviticus 16:20–22 Scribble drawing page showing Aaron with the live goat before it is led into the wilderness.

Black-and-white Leviticus 16:20–22 Scribble printable showing Aaron resting his hands on a healthy goat beside an attendant and wilderness path.
The Goat Sent Into the Wilderness drawing printable for Leviticus 16:20–22.

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Read, draw and reflect

Format Printable PDFPage size A4Scripture Leviticus 16:20–22Translation WEBActivity time 20 minutesAge guidance Ages 10 and up with adult guidance about ancient ritual, Yom Kippur and non-graphic presentation.
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About this resource

A printable pause with Scripture

The printable avoids the chapter’s graphic ritual elements and keeps the live goat gentle and unharmed. The unfinished path supports reflection on removal, responsibility and repair.

The page is intentionally spacious. Read the passage before drawing, then use the unfinished lines as a beginning rather than a puzzle with one correct answer. You may add words, symbols, colour or a written prayer alongside the picture.

This printable works for private reflection, a family table, an older children’s group or a quiet church activity. Give people permission to leave some space untouched. The aim is careful attention to Scripture, not a polished piece of art.

Passage context

Leviticus 16 presents annual rites for cleansing the sanctuary, priests and people after the deaths of Nadab and Abihu. Two goats have different ritual roles; this live goat is sent away after communal confession.

Devotional introduction

The goat remains healthy and alert, and the attendant waits calmly. The open path allows readers to reflect on wrongdoing being carried away without turning the ritual into a violent scene.

Reflect

The goat symbolically bears wrongdoing away, but confession is not a trick for escaping accountability. Complete the path while remembering that harms between people may also require truth, restitution, changed behaviour and protection.

Questions to explore

  1. What kinds of wrongdoing does Aaron name?
  2. What does the live goat make visible to the community?
  3. Why should confession remain connected with repair and changed behaviour?

Prayer prompt

Merciful God, help us name wrongdoing without excuse and receive the possibility of a new beginning. Lead us into truthful repair, safer patterns and responsibility shaped by mercy. Amen.

Next step

Extend the path with one turning point. Name one repair that belongs with confession: returning, replacing, apologising, reporting, changing a habit or accepting a boundary.

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Personal reflection

Read the passage twice, complete only the lines that help you pay attention, and finish with the prayer prompt.

Families

Let each person respond differently. Compare observations rather than artwork, and make explaining the drawing optional.

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