”Consecration of Aaron and his Sons”
DISCUSSION God had given Moses orders to consecrate Aaron and his sons to the priests’ office when he was on Mt. Sinai (Exodus 28-29), where we have also the particular instructions, he had now to do it. The Tabernacle had newly been set up and God was ready for Moses to consecrate the priests to being their duties. He called the people together at the door of the tabernacle. The court of the tabernacle,…
”So Much Blood”
DISCUSSION: Leviticus 5-7 relates the procedures for a sin offering. We can see that this offering involved the blood of the animal. Specific handling of the blood is given that no one could misunderstand how important the blood was. History reveals to us that the blood of the sacrifice was collected in a horn or cone shaped vessel. The vessel was designed in such a way that it could not be set…
”The Book of Sacrifices”
DISCUSSION: The third book in the Pentateuch is called Leviticus because it relates principally to the Levites and priests and their services. The book is generally held to have been written by Moses. Leviticus is filled with the meticulous procedures for sacrifices and the duties of the Levites. The offerings that were given by the Jews to God differed in what was offered and who received the offering. The burnt-offerings had regard to God as…
“Washing Up”
DISCUSSION: It must have been a very exciting time for Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel. The Tabernacle was complete; everyone did their part to fulfill what God had asked them to do and now they were about to enjoy the benefit of having the presence of God with them in their camp. Before Moses, Aaron…
“MERCY & COMPASSION”
R. C. Sproul tells the story of when he was a college professor. At the start of the semester, the class of about 150 students had three papers due, let’s say, at noon on October 1st, November 1st, and December 1st. The penalty for a late paper was a zero grade. At noon on October 1st, 140 students strolled in and put their papers on his desk. Sproul asked the 10 students whose papers were late, “Where are your papers?” …
“OHOLIAB- THE CONTRACTOR OF THE TABERNACLE”
Their names are not the kind of names that you would be quick to recall as what role they played in the Bible, yet they were very valuable to God in the plan that He had set in motion. Oholiab just so happens to be one of those men that doesn’t get the attention that Moses and Aaron get in the story of the Exodus, yet his role is very important. The Bible says in Exodus 31:1-5,…
“TYPES & ANTI-TYPES”
The book of Hebrews tells us that God uses the Old Testament to describe types and anti-types in the New Testament. The reading for today is exactly that. As you look at the description of the Levitical priests that are mentioned within the book of Exodus, it can make you wonder how these passages apply to you? Jesus is a type of High Priest in the Old Testament. The lesson for us today lies in the detail and…
“THE ARK OF THE COVENANT”
I remember the scene well; Indiana Jones had just fallen into the room that was full of all those snakes, and remember, he hates snakes! As he and his partner remove the top of the tomb that unveiled the Ark of the Covenant, the room lit up as if Gods presence had just been uncovered. That is exactly what the Ark of the Covenant represented during the days of the Old Testament; the very presence…
“PROCRASTINATION A SIN?”
I think we all have had our experiences with procrastination. Whether it’s putting off cleaning the refrigerator, putting off sending that card, or making that payment; we have all procrastinated more than our fair share. We know as Christians we should be on top of things and try our best at everything we do, but does that mean that procrastination is a sin? In some cases, it can be! Now let me clarify, I…
“THE 11th COMMANDMENT”
DISCUSSION: Ever since I was a little boy in Sunday School, I can remember my teachers drilling into my head the 10 Commandments. If my teachers were so intent on me knowing these commandments from God, just think how intent the Jews were on teaching their children. This was, and still is for the Jews, their covenant with God. I bet you could randomly pull a Jewish child out of a crowd and they would…
”SHOWING THE WAY”
DISCUSSION: As the children of Israel departed from the land of Egypt and headed to the Promise Land, God provided for them His guidance. God provided for them a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to “lead them along the way” (Exodus 13.21). This cloud was to remain with them on their journey and would not depart from them (Exodus 13:22). This was something that they could count on to be a part…
”PASSOVER, THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS”
DISCUSSION : As they walked up to the steps of the Upper Room, Jesus was aware of the importance of what was about to happen. He had been a part of tons of Passover Feasts, but none of them were as important as this one; this one would be His last. The disciples had all experienced Passover and were aware of its importance, but for Jesus this was different. You see, the Disciples were only able to read…