Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement.The daily sacrifice of a bull as a sin offering underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for continual atonement. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bulls were considered valuable and significant, symbolizing strength and wealth. The use of a bull highlights the costliness of sin and the necessity of a substantial offering to cover it. This practice points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all as the perfect atonement for sin ( Hebrews 10:10). The daily aspect of the sacrifice emphasizes the ongoing need for purification and the constant presence of sin in human life, which is only fully addressed in the New Covenant through Christ's sacrifice. Purify the altar by making atonement for it,
The altar, as the central place of sacrifice, required purification to be fit for its holy purpose. This reflects the biblical principle that even sacred objects must be cleansed from the defilement of sin. The act of making atonement for the altar signifies the pervasive nature of sin, affecting not only people but also the instruments of worship. This purification process is a type of Christ's work, who cleanses and sanctifies the Church, making it holy and blameless (Ephesians 5:25-27). The altar's purification also parallels the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary by Christ's blood, as described in Hebrews 9:23-24. and anoint it to consecrate it.
Anointing the altar with oil was a symbolic act of setting it apart for God's service, marking it as holy. In the ancient world, anointing was a common practice for consecrating priests, kings, and sacred objects, signifying the presence and favor of God. This act of consecration is a foreshadowing of the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One, who fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king. The anointing of the altar also reflects the broader biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are set apart for God's purposes through the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 2:9). Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions from God on Mount Sinai regarding the consecration of the priests and the altar. 2. Aaron and His SonsThe first priests of Israel, who were to be consecrated through the rituals described in Exodus 29. 3. The AltarThe place of sacrifice, which needed to be purified and consecrated for the offerings to be acceptable to God. 4. Sin OfferingA sacrificial offering made to atone for sin, symbolizing purification and reconciliation with God. 5. Consecration CeremonyA seven-day ritual involving sacrifices and anointing to set apart Aaron and his sons for priestly service. Teaching Points The Necessity of AtonementThe daily sacrifice of a bull underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It reminds us of the continuous need for purification and reconciliation with God. The Holiness of GodThe requirement to purify and consecrate the altar highlights God's holiness and the need for His people to approach Him with reverence and purity. Symbolism of SacrificeThe sin offering prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who provides complete atonement for sin. This points us to the sufficiency of Christ's work on the cross. Consecration for ServiceJust as Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly service, believers today are called to be consecrated for God's purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness. Daily CommitmentThe daily nature of the sacrifice serves as a reminder of our need for daily commitment to God, seeking His forgiveness and striving to live in obedience to His will. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the daily sacrifice of a bull as a sin offering in Exodus 29:36 reflect the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement in our lives today? 2. In what ways does the consecration of the altar in Exodus 29:36 parallel the call for believers to live holy and consecrated lives? 3. How does the concept of atonement in the Old Testament sacrificial system find its fulfillment in the New Testament, particularly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our lives are consecrated and set apart for God's service, similar to the consecration of Aaron and his sons? 5. How can the daily nature of the sin offering in Exodus 29:36 inspire us to maintain a consistent and daily walk with God, seeking His guidance and forgiveness? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 8Describes the fulfillment of the consecration ceremony, providing further details on the rituals and their significance. Hebrews 9Discusses the limitations of the Old Testament sacrifices and the ultimate fulfillment in Christ's sacrifice, highlighting the temporary nature of the sin offerings. 1 John 1:7Emphasizes the cleansing power of Jesus' blood, drawing a parallel to the purification rituals of the Old Testament. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Egypt, Mount SinaiTopics Altar, Anoint, Anointed, Atoned, Atonement, Atonements, Beside, Bull, Bullock, Clean, Cleanse, Consecrate, Daily, Hallow, Hast, Holy, Makest, Making, Offer, Offered, Offering, Offerings, Oil, Ox, Prepare, Purification, Purify, Sanctify, Sin, Sin-offering, SinsDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 29:36 4615 bull
6606 access to God
7416 purification Exodus 29:29-46 7745 ordination Exodus 29:35-37 8272 holiness, growth in Exodus 29:36-37 8218 consecration
8270 holiness, set apart Library The Copies of Things in the Heavens
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. 3. And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail. 4. And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. 5. And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureEighth Day. Holiness and Indwelling.
And let them make me a holy place, that I may dwell among them.'--Ex. xxv. 8. 'And the tent shall be sanctified by my glory, and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.'--Ex. xxix. 43, 45. The Presence of God makes holy, even when it descends but for a little while, as at Horeb, in the burning bush. How much more must that Presence make holy the place where it dwells, where it fixes its permanent abode! So much is this the case, that the place where God dwells …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One.
And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. And as for you, the anointing which ye received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as His anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in Him.'--1 John ii. 20, 27. In the revelation by Moses of God's Holiness and His way of making holy, the priests, and specially the high priests, were the chief expression of God's Holiness in man. …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord! among the gods? Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou in Thy mercy hast led Thy people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength to the habitation of Thy holiness ... The holy place, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.' --Ex. xv. 11-17. In these words we have another step in advance in the revelation of Holiness. We have here for the first time Holiness predicated of God Himself. He …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ That the Ruler Should be Always Chief in Action.
The ruler should always be chief in action, that by his living he may point out the way of life to those that are put under him, and that the flock, which follows the voice and manners of the shepherd, may learn how to walk better through example than through words. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Twenty-Fourth Day. Holiness and Cleansing.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.'--2 Cor. vii. 1. That holiness is more than cleansing, and must be preceded by it, is taught us in more than one passage of the New Testament. 'Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself up for it, that He might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.' 'If a man cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer Man's Inability to Keep the Moral Law
Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them, in thought, word, and deed. In many things we offend all.' James 3: 2. Man in his primitive state of innocence, was endowed with ability to keep the whole moral law. He had rectitude of mind, sanctity of will, and perfection of power. He had the copy of God's law written on his heart; no sooner did God command but he obeyed. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Covenant of Works
Q-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
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