08 Leviticus - The Priest Garments

R Allen Sr.

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Leviticus 8

Consecration

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08 Leviticus Ton of information in Leviticus 101 on chapter 8, including a really good introduction. · Burnt Offering – to gain acceptance from God · Meat / Grain Offering – showing thanks to God for His grace and mercy · Peace Offering – we acknowledge that we have true joy and fulfillment in our lives! · Sin Offering – a way to forgiveness and reconciliation unto God · Trespass Offering – atonement or restitution for the sin Aaron’s Consecration, 1 bullock, 2 rams, and the sprinkling of blood; it is a 7-day ceremony. V.1-5 Having witnessed and participated in the sacrifices, the people should have some idea of the holiness of God and the need for a High Priest to take their offering before GOD. God had already made it clear that not just anyone could approach Him. Aaron and Miriam had learned this lesson as well as the Korah and company when they got swallowed up by the ground. (Numbers 16). They needed a High Priest. “This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.” This is / was a big deal and all the congregation needed to be witness to it. Aaron and his sons are being set apart as Priest, as Kohanim. (Kohen, singular) More on the High Priest - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4195084/jewish/The-High-Priest-in-Jewish-Tradition.htm#The V.6-13 V.6 Some would suggest that Moses did not actually wash Aaron and his sons. I on the other hand would suggest that we take the Bible at face value here knowing that Jesus did actually was the feet of His disciples. Furthermore, in expounding on Exodus 29, Rashi says the washing was a full emersion in water. (A type of baptism I suppose). Beyond this we cannot say to what extent they had to wash but in the end, it must represent a spiritual cleansing in order that they might go before God. Furthermore, the cleansing of the priest reminds us of the virgin birth of Christ and how important it was the He be born of a virgin and thereby be sinless in nature and thus having not need of being cleansed. “A God-man who knew no sin yet became sin for our sake. A pure holy spotless Lamb who was the only One in heaven, in earth, or under the earth, who was able to bridge the gap between God and man!” V.7-9 Contain the garments. (This was covered in Exodus 28) 1. Broidered Coat – linen covering – Atoned for bloodshed. For us, the fine white linen represents the purity and holiness of our High Priest Jesus Christ. 2. Robe – Almost like a poncho. Atoned for evil speech. § Pomegranates and bells; fruit and testimony 3. Ephod – draped over the shoulders. Apron? – Atoned for idolatry. The ephod bore the names of the 12 sons of Jacob – representing that the priest bore all of Israel on his shoulders. § Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. § Isaiah 49:16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; § Jesus bore the sins of the world on His shoulders. 4. Breastplate – this is a breastplate of judgment – sin will be judged - atoned for neglect of civil laws. § 12 stones representing the 12 tribes – 4 rows of 3 – names engraved, but not Levi and Joseph which were on the Ephod. § Exodus 28:29 “And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.” 5. Girdle – belt of sash around the waist – Atoned for impure thoughts of the heart. Peter encourages us, “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” 1 Peter 1:13. § Further study will reveal two girdles. One under the garments and the sash or curious girdle. More on this in Leviticus. 6. Mitre – Head covering – atoned for arrogance of pride. 7. Linen Breaches (Not mentioned here) – Exodus 28:42 And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach: Atoned for sexual sins. V.10-13 – Covers the anointing with oil. V.10 – Moses used anointing oil to sanctify – (oil generally represents the Holy Spirit, for Christians) · Sanctify = H#6942 = dedicate to service and loyalty to God, and involving proper conduct of any person or object so dedicated. By way of reminder to you, the anointing oilis found in – Exodus 30:22-25 Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 23 Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, 24 And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: 25 And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. V.11-12 – Everything is sprinkled 7 times, 7 being the number for completion. V.13 – Big difference between the clothes of the High priest and that of the regular priest. V.14-17 – The Sin Offering – Seeking God’s forgiveness themselves · The priest had to perform all the sacrifices for themselves as were done for the congregation. Remember the process? (It’s the same for us today) · V.15 – So, again we see the Sin Offering being a means of reconciliation · Recognize your need for forgiveness (sin offering). · Seek God’s acceptance through His Son (burnt offering). · Child of God, Joint Heirs, enjoy communion with God and all His saints (peace offering). V.18-21 – Moses brings the first ram – it is a Burnt Offering · V.18 – We see an act of confession by the laying on of their hands. Confessing their own unworthiness before God and a desire to be accepted by Him. V.22-29 – Aaron brings the second ram, the Ram of Consecration. Consecration means a gift offering. If you give something to God then it is consecrated to God. It is a gift to God – you can’t take it back! Let’s briefly consider V.23-24 And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. 24 And he brought Aaron's sons, and Moses put of the blood upon the tip of their right ear, and upon the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the great toes of their right feet: and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about. Here, due to the consecration, we see… · the ear should ever be listening for the voice of God – (tip nearest the middle) · the hands ever given to the work of God – (thumb = strength) · the feet continually walking the path God has laid before us - (balance is found in the toe) o (Order my steps in thy word – Psalm 119:133) · This consecration is applicable to all of Israel – Exodus 19:1 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. Us – The Christian 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: This is where we need to be as well – surrendered. Surrendering not only our hearts but our ears, our hands, and our feet. · We should awaken each day listening for the voice of God o Reminding ourselves of Lamentations 3:22-23 before the enemy begins his lies. · Each morning, availing our hands to the work of the Lord o James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. o Praise Him with our hands – Psalms 47:1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. o Psalms 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. o Psalms 119:48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. · Beginning each day walking in the Spirit and with the Lord o In our case, always advancing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ § Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 o Galatians 5:16 – Walk in the Spirit o Romans 10:15 …How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! o Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! o Are you ready to listen? Are you ready to do? Are you ready to go? The truth is, which should already be doing these things and more. Closing out with V.31-36 My understanding of the consecration of Aaron and his sons is that the ceremony took 7 days, and that they performed these sacrifices each day for 7 days that they might be fully (completely) consecrated unto the LORD. Have you ever considered giving yourself wholly, fully, completely unto God for 7 days that you might be completely consecrated unto HIM? 7 Days of prayer. 7 days of deep Bible study. 7 days of worshipping God. 7 days of being alone with God, shut off from the world. All of which might best be done with fasting included. Wow, what would that be like and what might the fruit of it be like? Imagine if a group of men set out together to be set apart unto God, fasting, praying, and worshiping together alone with God. You want to know what the first cost would be? Giving up your vacation.

Sermon Starters/Study Notes, (From Leviticus 101) Wholly Given To God God wants a holy people, but just how much should we be expected to give? God expects … 1) A Public Confession (vs. 1-5) 2) A New Wardrobe (vs. 6-13) 3) A Total Consecration (vs. 14-30) 4) A Willingness To Obey His Commands (vs. 31-36) Other notes:

AARON AND HIS SONS

Leviticus 8

Aaron and his sons very fitly represent Christ and His servants.

1. They were called with him: “Take Aaron and his sons with him.”

2. They were related by birth, “sons.” So we have been called in Christ, and born from above.

3. They were identical in dress (v. 13). The righteousness of God which clothed our great High Priest is upon all that believe.

4. They were associated in service (v. 27). We are co-workers together with Him.

5. They received the same anointing (v. 30). Baptised with the same spirit. Aaron’s sons were all servants.

Let us see in this chapter how they were made meet for their holy work. They were—

1. Washed. “Moses washed them with water” (v. 6). They did not even wash themselves. Wash Thoume, and I shall be whiter than the snow. Before the washing comes the stripping. All pride and self-sufficiency laid aside (Acts 2:37). He loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own Blood.

2. Clothed. “Moses put coats upon them” (v. 13). It is suggested to us that this also was done for them. Adam and Eve were reckoned naked until God made coats of skin and covered them (Gen. 3:21). The wedding garment was not bought, it was put on as a gift. Covered with the robe of His righteousness.

3. Girded. “Moses girded them with girdles.” The girdle speaks of service.The putting on of the girdle was their call to a life of activity in the work of the Lord (John 13:4). Let your loins be girded. Ye serve the Lord Christ. The girdle of many of God’s people seem to hang very loosely—off and on.

4. Separated. “Moses put the blood upon their ears, hands, feet, and upon the altar” (v. 24). Indicating that, as the ear, hand, and foot were connected by the blood with the altar, they were separated for God. The blood-tipped members are as much the property of God as the altar is. The blood on the ear, &c., meant the same as the blood on the altar. God always claims for Himself those whom He hath washed, clothed, and girded (Heb. 13:12).

5. Supplied. “The offering was put upon his sons’ hands” (vs. 26, 27). The separated one is sure to get his hands filled with and for service. He never sends us a warfare on our own charges. This is the true thought of consecration. Cleansed and clothed, and the hands filled with acceptable offerings unto God. Who then is willing to fill his hands this day? (see 1 Chron. 29:5, margin). No man, saith the Lord, shall come before Me empty handed. Empty-handed service is the cause of so much failure in Christian work.

6. Anointed. “Moses took the anointing oil and sanctified his sons and his sons’ garments” (v. 30). This anointing oil is doubtless typical of the Holy Spirit, and teaches us the secret of holiness, how the garmentsof our outer everyday life may be “Holiness unto the Lord.” To be holy is to be whole within (Rom. 8:29), and blameless without. This anointing answers to Pentecost after the atoning and cleansing Blood of the Cross. Have you received this same anointing which teacheth you all things? (1 John 2:27).

7. Commissioned. “Therefore shall ye keep the charge of the Lord” (v. 35). The charge of the Lord is: “Preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Ye shall be witnesses unto Me. We have been saved to serve (Acts 9:15, 16). In keeping this charge the sons of Aaron had to be obedient to the moving of the Pillar of Cloud (Num. 9:19). “A charge to keep I have.” “Lord, as Thou art able to keep that which I have committed unto Thee, may I be enabled to keep that which Thou hast committed unto me.”