CONTENTS This Chapter, in prosecuting the law of ordinances, relates the appointments respecting of the meat-offerings; which consisted of flour, with oil, and incense: the method to be used, in the preparation of the offerings, is also here pointed out; and some regulations noticed, respecting the... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this bringing of the offering to Aaron, typical of believers bringing all their offerings to JESUS for acceptance? John 14:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
The presentation to the priest no doubt meant to imply, that all is the LORD'S. So in the gospel, the same is read to us in every ordinance; CHRIST is all, and in all. Of thine own LORD do we give thee. 1 Corinthians 9:13; Numbers 18:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
All these directions, had no doubt, some spiritual signification, for the fire with which they were to be prepared and offered up, evidently pointed to the SPIRIT's work upon the heart, in the presentation of them. Hence the Apostle speaks, in allusion to those services; Philippians 4:18; Hebrews 13... [ Continue Reading ]
We read before of GOD'S solemn prohibition of leaven. Exodus 12:15. No doubt some important doctrine was veiled under this covering. And what more likely, than to teach, that a whole Savior, and not leavened with the supposed merit of our creature works, is the true, and only redemption, for the sou... [ Continue Reading ]
The offering not burnt upon the Altar, might have honey in it, because this was for the priests. Leviticus 23:17; 2 Chronicles 31:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this salt, a striking similitude, of the merits of the Redeemer. Observe the expression, the salt of the covenant of thy GOD. And where JESUS is wanting, what sacrifice can be acceptable? Is not this gracious salt, even the LORD JESUS himself, in his person, and offices, that alone which pre... [ Continue Reading ]
All offerings to the LORD must be of the first and best. To offer otherwise is mockery. Malachi 1:14. And is not the LORD JESUS here again set forth? Was he not the first and best, and offered to GOD, an offering in the prime of life? And was he not presented with the sacrifice of fire? Hebrews 9:14... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! In every offering, oblation, and sacrifice, seek for JESUS. Whether among the fruits of the earth, in the fine flour, the oil, and frankincense, or among the daily lamb of the Israelite: all pointed to him, and in him had their object completed. And while you pray, for the HOLY G... [ Continue Reading ]