When Moses revealed God's judgement upon Israel, the people decided to reverse field and attempt an attack on Canaan. Moses warned them that the attack would not be successful. They opted to try instead, but the ark of the covenant nor Moses left the camp. The people were defeated and driven back to Hormah. The … Continue reading Too Little, Too Late (Numbers 14:39 – 15:21)
Feasts of Firstfruits and Weeks (Leviticus 23:9 – 22)
In time of harvest, the firstfruits of the harvest were to be brought to the Lord as an offering. It would be waved before the Lord and then the individual or family could partake of the harvest. 50 days after the Feast of Firstfruits came the next grain offering, along with seven lambs for a … Continue reading Feasts of Firstfruits and Weeks (Leviticus 23:9 – 22)
Offerings Accepted and Not Accepted (Leviticus 22:17 – 23:2)
The Levitical Code speaks here to the sacrifices unto God, and the conditions whereby they may be acceptable to God. They must be given with a willing heart, they must be offerings of perfect animals, with no defects. The animal cannot be blind, broken, or maimed, have skin diseases, uneven limbs, bruised, crushed, torn or … Continue reading Offerings Accepted and Not Accepted (Leviticus 22:17 – 23:2)
Profane Fire: Nadab & Abihu (Leviticus 10:1 – 20)
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)
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 Cloud, The Glory, and the Burnt Offering (Exodus 40:34-38; Leviticus 1:1-17)
In the latter verses of the book of Exodus, Moses has directed the erection and arrangement of the tabernacle, the cloud of God's presence (Spirit) covered the tabernacle as God's presence fill the tabernacle. From this point forward, the cloud would hover above the tabernacle. When the cloud lifted, the Israelites would disassemble the tabernacle … Continue reading The Cloud, The Glory, and the Burnt Offering (Exodus 40:34-38; Leviticus 1:1-17)
More Than Enough (Exodus 36:2 – 38)
When Moses commissioned the artisans to catalog the items donated and begin building the tabernacle, they told Moses that the people had brought more than was needed to do the work. They had to be stopped from bringing offerings, for they did not have room for it all. They gave too much! Once the items … Continue reading More Than Enough (Exodus 36:2 – 38)
The Consecration of the Priests (Exodus 29)
The process of consecrating the priests involved a bull, two rams, and unleavened bread. All the items would be brought to the tabernacle, along with Aaron and his sons. At the door of the tabernacle, the priests would be washed with water and then dressed in the garments of the priesthood. They would then be … Continue reading The Consecration of the Priests (Exodus 29)
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