Strange Fire...what does that mean? Many people have speculated as to what this strange or profane fire was. If you recall, there was a specific recipe for the incense that would be used in the tabernacle in the service of the Lord. I believe, it was as simple as the priests, the sons of Aaron, … Continue reading Profane Fire: Nadab & Abihu (Leviticus 10:1 – 20)
Aaron and His Sons Consecrated: The Priestly Ministry Begins (Leviticus 8 & 9)
Several images appear in these Scriptures. First, Aaron and his sons were washed, then dressed in the priestly garments. They and the tabernacle were anointed, and then the bull was slaughtered and its blood was put on the horns of the altar. Then a ram was offered as a burnt offering, and another ram was … Continue reading Aaron and His Sons Consecrated: The Priestly Ministry Begins (Leviticus 8 & 9)
The Portion of Aaron and His Sons (Leviticus 7:28 – 38)
The priests were allowed to have the thigh of the peace offering, but the breast was reserved for Aaron and his sons. This was a statute God instituted when he appointed them to serve the Lord. This is not a deeply theological principle, but it does demonstrate the fact that God is faithful to his … Continue reading The Portion of Aaron and His Sons (Leviticus 7:28 – 38)
The Law of Peace Offerings and Fat and Blood (Leviticus 7:11 – 27)
The Peace Offering was to be offered with unleavened cakes mixed with oil. If it was to be offered as a thanksgiving, then the flesh of the sacrifice was to be eaten on the same day it was offered. If it was offered as a vow or voluntary offering, then it could be eaten over … Continue reading The Law of Peace Offerings and Fat and Blood (Leviticus 7:11 – 27)
Law of the Trespass Offering (Leviticus 7:1 – 10)
The trespass offering and the grain offering were subject to the same law as the sin offering, in that certain parts of the animal, specifically the kidneys, liver, and the fat, were to be offered directly to the Lord and burned. However, the skin, or the meat, was the food for the priests. While tithing … Continue reading Law of the Trespass Offering (Leviticus 7:1 – 10)
The Laws of the Grain Offering and the Sin Offering (Leviticus 6:14 – 30)
The over-arching principles in these laws relate to the holiness of the priests and the utensils upon which they are offered and with which they are prepared. After the sacrifices are prepared and the appropriate portions are eaten by the priests, then the pans, forks, tables, pots, etc., were to be washed, scrubbed, or broken … Continue reading The Laws of the Grain Offering and the Sin Offering (Leviticus 6:14 – 30)
Restoring the Pentecostal Landmarks
Jeremiah 31:21 "Set up signposts, make landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your cities. [NKJ] The Need for Landmarks Proverbs 22:28 (NKJV) Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set. Job 24:2–3 (NKJV) 2 “Some … Continue reading Restoring the Pentecostal Landmarks
Restoring the Pentecostal Landmarks Jeremiah 31:21 "Set up signposts, make landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your cities. [NKJ] Jeremiah 31:21 Set thee up waymarks, make thee high heaps: set thine heart toward the highway, even the way … Continue reading
Offerings with Restitution (Leviticus 5:14 – 6:13)
Offerings with Restitution were designed by the Lord to make up for crimes, intentional and unintentional, that cost the victim. The priests would determine the amount of money necessary for restitution and then the criminal would pay the amount required. The principal of restitution is a powerful picture of how sin or crime requires payment. … Continue reading Offerings with Restitution (Leviticus 5:14 – 6:13)
Sin Offering & Trespass Offering (Leviticus 4:1 – 5:13)
Today, I would like to borrow some insight from another source. This explanation of the sacrifices come from the website http://www.ecclesia.org/truth/offerings.html. It explains the offerings in more detail. Suffice it to say that the sin offering was for the unintentional sins of the people, and the trespass offering was for the intentional sins of the … Continue reading Sin Offering & Trespass Offering (Leviticus 4:1 – 5:13)
Devoted To You 