CONTENTS The same subject as occupied the former chapter, is continued through this. The numbering and ordering the several branches of the Levites, the Kohathites, the Gershonites, and the Merarites; together with the number and particular service of each.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let the reader observe upon the particular age of the Levites, appointed to minister in holy things, that this service did not begin till after the thirtieth year. And surely the Reader will not forget that the blessed JESUS opened not his special ministry until his thirtieth year. Luke 3:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this typical of Him of whom it is said, he should destroy the face of the covering cast over all people? Isaiah 25:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this continual bread typical of JESUS? John 6:51.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! observe the repeated precept, as to covering the different vessels in the tabernacle. Then call to mind, what the apostle saith of the darkness of that ministration, and learn to bless GOD for the day light of a better covenant, established upon better promises. Hebrews 7:22, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe what sanctity is required of those which minister in holy things. That is a striking precept of the prophet to this amount. Isaiah 52:11. But what are the constant stated privileges of GOD'S people now, who have boldness at all times, to draw nigh in the blood of JESUS! Dearest LORD! oh give... [ Continue Reading ]
The service of the Kohathites is striking. They were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. It was dangerous to go into the holy place, for GOD had commanded that this should he done only once in a year, and that by the high priest with burning incense: thereby typifying our glorious High Pries... [ Continue Reading ]
In the service of the Gershonites, we may learn some sweet and interesting instructions, also, spiritually considered. Was not the numbering of those that ministered in this tabernacle service, emblematical of JESUS'S numbering his people, and calling them all by name? John 10:3. And was not the put... [ Continue Reading ]
Similar instructions, as to their respective services, are given also to the Merarites; that in the general charge, to the tabernacle ministry, all might have their distinct and separate work; that all things might be done decently, and in order. But how sweet is it to the true believer in JESUS, to... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS HERE my soul! pause and behold, how the Levitical service of the sons of Aaron shadowed forth thy Saviour in his gracious ministration. He it was, indeed, that alone could remove the face of that covering, by which, our nature was hid, and lost from all his people. Oh! that my eyes were... [ Continue Reading ]