CONTENTS This chapter is but a continuation of the former. Here is the law for the observance of the priests, carried on in relation to themselves, and their household; together with a precept at the conclusion of it, respecting the unblemished nature of things offered in sacrifice.... [ Continue Reading ]
The sanctity required in all that approached GOD, evidently pointed out his priesthood, who only is holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners. Hebrews 7:26.... [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing can more decidedly point out the universal taint of evil, than what is here adverted to in the unhallowed uncleanness of the priests. And as to this law, which separated during seasons of uncleanness, not only the people but the priests also, can anything more fully show that all access to G... [ Continue Reading ]
Though some pollutions here spoken of, were in their nature greater than others; yet it is well to observe, that all equally disqualified from approaching the sanctuary. And what did these things teach, but that our most holy things are only accepted in JESUS? Observe what is said, I the LORD do san... [ Continue Reading ]
Who can this stranger mean, in a gospel sense, but an unregenerate person? one who hath no part in the covenant. Eating of the sacrifice, implied a thankful acceptance of being included in the righteousness of JESUS, and therefore a partaker in covenant mercies. But for any other to eat of the holy... [ Continue Reading ]
Is not the purchase here mentioned typical of the purchase of the Gentile church by the blood of CHRIST; 1 Peter 1:18; Ephesians 2:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
These gracious provisions carry with them sweet evidences of the LORD'S care for the weaker sex, and of their being included in the covenant. Isaiah 66:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here again, sanctification is of the LORD. John 17:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
How very interesting is it to every true believer in CHRIST, to see him the great and unblemished sacrifice, so uniformly pointed out in every one. As the LORD JESUS confessed a good confession before Pontius Pilate; so this unjust judge unwillingly and unknowingly gave a true testimony to the purit... [ Continue Reading ]
By the effect of this law of eight days, it gave opportunity for one sabbath to pass over. Hence it was considered among the Jews that the sabbath sanctified. It might be so on his account, who is LORD of the Sabbath. Mark 2:28. The precept respecting the dam and its young was at least a great act o... [ Continue Reading ]
Leviticus 7:15... [ Continue Reading ]
We often meet with those reasons, and undoubtedly they are very cogent ones. Here is GOD'S authority as GOD. Here is added to this his gracious character as their covenant GOD. And as if these were not enough, here is added that striking instance of his covenant-mercy in their redemption from Egypt.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS IN every typical representation under the law, earnestly would I pray, that GOD the HOLY GHOST would enlighten my understanding, that I may discover the allusion to JESUS. Surely in the sanctity required of thy priests, O LORD, I behold thee. And surely in the unblemished object of ever... [ Continue Reading ]