_If a soul shall sin through ignorance._ THE SIN AND TRESPASS-OFFERINGS I. There are, then, some lingering defilements and trespasses adhering to man, even though he be justified, consecrated, and in fellowship with God. A man may run from a gathering storm, and be terribly shocked at the idea of... [ Continue Reading ]
_If the priest that is anointed do sin._ THE EMINENT SINFULNESS OF ERROR IN THE PRIEST I. From the superior position he occupied. II. From the superior privileges he enjoyed. Exempt from many secular anxieties and temptations. Constantly in contact with sacred influences. III. From the superior... [ Continue Reading ]
_Sprinkle of the blood._ THE SPRINKLING OF THE BLOOD OF THE SACRIFICE There is not that intensity of evil in a sin of ignorance which is to be seen in wilful transgression; but still there is sin in it: for no law can allow ignorance to be an excuse for trespass, since it is the duty of the subject... [ Continue Reading ]
_The whole bullock shall he carry forth._ WHY THE SKIN, FLESH, AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BULLOCK WAS CARRIED OUT OF THE HOST 1. The legal reason was because it was a sacrifice for sin, and therefore unmeet to be burnt as other sacrifices upon the altar. 2. The historical reason, because the Lord suf... [ Continue Reading ]
_If the whole congregation._ ., sin. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMUNITIES AND NATIONS Israel was taught by this law, as we are, that responsibility attaches not only to each individual person, but also to associations of individuals in their corporate character, as nations, communities, and--we may add--... [ Continue Reading ]
_When a ruler hath sinned._ A LESSON FOR POLITICIANS While there are many in our parliaments and like governing bodies in Christendom who cast their every vote with the fear of God before their eyes, yet, if there be any truth in the general opinion of men upon this subject, there are many in such... [ Continue Reading ]
_If any one of the common people sin through ignorance._ THE SIN-OFFERING FOR THE COMMON PEOPLE I. The person: a common person. 1. If a common person sin his sins will ruin him; he may not be able to do so much mischief by his sin as the ruler or a public officer, but his sin has all the essence... [ Continue Reading ]