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 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)
The Law and the Covenant (Exodus 24:1-8)
Once Moses had received the law from God, God instructed him how to come before Him with Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu worshiping from afar. Once Moses told the law to the people, they agreed to do all that the Lord had said. They sacrificed unto the Lord, and Moses wrote all the law down and … Continue reading The Law and the Covenant (Exodus 24:1-8)
How Much Do I Trust God? (Genesis 22)
Abraham finally got it! After all the promises and covenant activity of the past few years, Abraham has a son in his old age and seems to finally get it: God is trustworthy! God says to Abraham, after he had enjoyed having a son for several years and being several years older, that he should … Continue reading How Much Do I Trust God? (Genesis 22)
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