_To minister unto Me in the priest’s office._ THE CONSECRATION OF PRIESTS I. The priests were washed first. 1. Regeneration. 2. Remission of sin. II. After being washed, the priests were clothed. We must have the fine linen of an inward sanctification, and the outer garment for glory and for be... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Tabernacle of the congregation._ THE TENT OF MEETING The Tabernacle of the congregation--or, rather, tent of meeting--was the place where God’s presence was manifested. This was granted to the people of Israel, first in the pillar of fire and cloud, then in the Tabernacle and Temple. And now... [ Continue Reading ]
_Which is waved, and which is heaved up._ THE WAVE-OFFERINGS AND HEAVE-OFFERINGS 1. As illustrating the state of the heart in those who truly offer themselves up to God, there is something impressive and beautiful in the ancient wave-offerings and heave-offerings. Waving is one of nature’s univers... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will dwell among the children of Israel._ THE DIVINE PRESENCE IN THE CHURCH I. The condition of the Divine presence, moral and spiritual condition: everything must be holy. Entirely, daily, permanently, must we yield ourselves to God. II. The blessedness of the Divine presence. 1. Enlightenin... [ Continue Reading ]