THE PRIESTS PREPARED FOR CONSECRATION Exodus 29:1 The consecration of the priests was an elaborate and impressive ceremony. Notice how Aaron and his sons are classed together, as though to remind us that Jesus and we stand together forever-more. He is the faithful High Priest, but we also have bee... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CONSECRATION OFFERINGS Exodus 29:19 The second ram of the consecration ceremony yielded its blood to be placed on ear and hand and foot. We are thus taught that our senses, deeds and goings are to be dedicated to God. Though the garments, which had just been put on, were perfectly new, they we... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CONTINUAL DAILY OFFERINGS Exodus 29:31 The consecration ceremony was repeated on seven succeeding days, and must have produced a profound impression. Thus line was upon line; and we may magnify God's patience, in being willing through these repeated ordinances to educate the Hebrew people to t... [ Continue Reading ]