So very important a part of the tabernacle service, was the setting apart the priesthood, as typical of the person of the LORD JESUS, that Moses had received early directions concerning it, when in the holy mount. See Exodus 28:1 and Exodus 29:1 Chapter s throughout. Then turn to the gospel, John 17... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS This is an interesting chapter, in that it relates to its the solemn consecration of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood; the congregation of Israel are present; an account of the ceremony; the washing and anointing observed upon the occasion; their sin-offering; their burnt-offerings; an... [ Continue Reading ]
The gathering the congregation together as witnesses of this consecration is very striking. In the gospel church it is ever to be wished that the setting apart to the ministry, should always be in a public manner; both to afford opportunity for the people to join in prayer, for the ordination and an... [ Continue Reading ]
It is always well when the LORD'S servants can produce the LORD'S authority for what they do. Exodus 29:4. But, Reader, be very careful to see in all this, the call of JESUS to the priesthood. Hebrews 5:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, the washing of the priests goeth before the putting on the holy garments. And doth not this teach that the washing of regeneration by the HOLY GHOST, precedes the being clothed with the robe of JESUS'S righteousness? Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:22. Dearest JESUS, be it my portion, to be washed fr... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader, when you have read this verse turn to Revelation 1:12, and behold him whom Aaron represented. In order to strengthen the assurance of this precious doctrine, if you consult Daniel 10:5, you will find that the prophet was blessed with a similar representation to the beloved apostle John.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let not the Reader overlook the interest all true believers have in this spiritual clothing. As Aaron in an especial manner as the High Priest represented CHRIST, in wearing the breast-plate, and in the breast-plate the Urim and the Thummim; meaning lights and perfections; so all true believers are... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! observe what the church saith concerning the crowning of the LORD JESUS, in the day of his espousals, and this will be the best explanation of this verse of scripture. Song 1-8.... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul explains the infinite importance of the SPIRIT's anointing, to which these figures referred, in the account he gives of the dedication of all the vessels of the tabernacle, Hebrews 9:21. And John yet further, in the application of these resemblances to the anointing of believers by the HOLY GHO... [ Continue Reading ]
As Aaron's sons were also clad in those vestments; so all true believers are clothed with the same robe of the Redeemer's righteousness. Isaiah 61:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe the sin-offering is first made for the priests. Yes! it is highly proper that they who minister in holy things should have peace with GOD in CHRIST for their own sins, before they propose reconciliation through the blood of CHRIST to others. Romans 2:21.... [ Continue Reading ]
The burnt-offering, which is an offering of praise, next follows. So said David. Psalms 66:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
To the former sacrifices, very properly succeeded the ram of consecration, particularly denoting the dedication of the priests to GOD'S service. And the ceremony of application to the several parts of the priest's bodies, implied that the dedication was universal. Romans 12:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
This waving towards heaven, carried with it the idea, that all that was here done, was by the LORD'S appointment, and hereby offered unto him. Ephesians 6:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here again, how much stress is laid upon the holy anointing. And what could this imply, but the work of GOD the SPIRIT on the heart? 1 John 2:27; 1 John 2:27.... [ Continue Reading ]
Did not this eating imply the entire consent of the heart? So Ezekiel was commanded to eat the roll in token of the same. Ezekiel 3:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
What is dedicated to GOD must not be afterwards applied to any other use. GOD is a jealous GOD; jealous of his honour. Deuteronomy 5:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Did not this detention in the tabernacle carry with it this signification, that the service of the LORD is a continual service? What a delightful view of this did Anna give, who departed not from the temple night and day? Luke 2:37.... [ Continue Reading ]
One point above all the reader should keep in remembrance in the perusal of this chapter, namely, that as all these services ministered to JESUS, the frequent repetition of them implied their imperfection; to Him they all referred, and in Him the whole was completed! Heb_10:1-2; Heb_10:10; Heb_10:14... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! do not close the sacred book after the perusal of this chapter, until that you have again and again besought the HOLY GHOST to be your teacher, concerning the many precious things signified in it. If the consecration of the LORD JESUS to the priesthood, be here all along represen... [ Continue Reading ]