"This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half in the evening. This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must present to the LORD on the day he is anointed:This phrase establishes the requirement for a specific offering by Aaron and his sons, the priests, on the day of their anointing. The anointing signifies their consecration and dedication to the priestly office. The offering underscores the importance of purity and dedication in their service to God. The anointing of priests is a significant event, marking their official entry into service, and is reminiscent of the anointing of kings and prophets, indicating a divine appointment. This practice foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who was anointed by God to intercede for humanity. a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering,
The use of fine flour in the offering signifies purity and quality, as fine flour was a refined product, free from impurities. A tenth of an ephah is a specific measure, indicating the precision and orderliness required in worship. The grain offering, or "minchah," was a tribute to God, symbolizing the fruits of human labor and the dedication of one's sustenance to the Lord. This offering is a type of Christ, who is the Bread of Life, representing sustenance and provision for spiritual life. The regularity of the offering points to the continual need for dedication and reliance on God. half of it in the morning and half in the evening.
The division of the offering into morning and evening portions highlights the concept of continual worship and devotion. This practice ensures that the priests begin and end their day with a focus on God, setting a pattern for daily life centered around divine service. It reflects the biblical principle of offering oneself to God at all times, as seen in Psalm 113:3, "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised." This rhythm of worship is mirrored in the New Testament call for believers to pray without ceasing and to live lives of constant devotion to God. Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a central figure in the establishment of the priesthood. 2. Aaron's SonsThe descendants of Aaron who were also appointed as priests to serve in the tabernacle. 3. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, to whom the offerings are made. 4. AnointingThe ceremonial act of consecrating someone for a holy purpose, in this case, the priesthood. 5. Grain OfferingA type of offering made from fine flour, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving to God. Teaching Points The Importance of Regular WorshipThe twice-daily offering underscores the need for consistent and regular worship in our lives. Symbolism of the Grain OfferingRepresents dedication and thanksgiving, reminding us to offer our best to God in gratitude. Role of the PriesthoodHighlights the mediatory role of priests, pointing to Christ as our ultimate High Priest. Anointing and ConsecrationEmphasizes the importance of being set apart for God's service, applicable to all believers as a royal priesthood. Spiritual DisciplineEncourages the practice of spiritual disciplines, such as prayer and devotion, as regular offerings to God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the regular grain offering in Leviticus 6:20 reflect the importance of consistency in our spiritual practices today? 2. In what ways does the anointing of Aaron and his sons parallel the anointing of believers in the New Testament? 3. How can we apply the principle of offering our "first fruits" or best to God in our daily lives? 4. What does the role of the priesthood in the Old Testament teach us about the role of Jesus as our High Priest? 5. How can the concept of being set apart for God's service influence our daily decisions and actions? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 29Details the consecration of Aaron and his sons, providing context for the anointing and the offerings required. Hebrews 7Discusses the priesthood of Jesus Christ, drawing parallels between the Old Testament priesthood and the eternal priesthood of Christ. Numbers 18Outlines the duties and privileges of the priests and Levites, further explaining the responsibilities of Aaron and his sons. Psalm 141Compares prayer to the evening sacrifice, highlighting the spiritual significance of regular offerings. People Aaron, Ephah, MosesPlaces TemanTopics Aaron, Anointed, Best, Bring, Cereal, Continual, Ephah, Evening, Fine, Flour, Grain, Half, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Morning, Oblation, Offer, Offering, Perpetual, Perpetually, Present, Priest, Regular, Sons, Tenth, ThereofDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 6:20 1657 numbers, fractions
2206 Jesus, the Christ Leviticus 6:14-23 4404 food
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7422 ritual Leviticus 6:14-29 4476 meals Leviticus 6:19-23 7368 grain offering Leviticus 6:20-21 4488 oil Library Meditations against Despair, or Doubting of God's Mercy.
It is found by continual experience, that near the time of death, when the children of God are weakest, then Satan makes the greatest nourish of his strength, and assails them with his strongest temptations. For he knows that either he must now or never prevail; for if their souls once go to heaven, he shall never vex nor trouble them any more. And therefore he will now bestir himself as much as he can, and labour to set before their eyes all the gross sins which ever they committed, and the judgments …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of PietyThe Cleansing of the Temple - the Sign,' which is not a Sign.
It has been said that Mary understood, and yet did not understand Jesus. And of this there seems fresh evidence in the circumstance that, immediately after the marriage of Cana, she and the brethren of Jesus' went with Him, or followed Him, to Capernaum, which henceforth became His own city,' [1774] during His stay by the Lake of Galilee. The question, whether He had first returned to Nazareth, seems almost trifling. It may have been so, and it may be that His brothers had joined Him there, while …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
or, Gospel Light Fetched out of the Temple at Jerusalem, to Let us More Easily into the Glory of New Testament Truths. 'Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Isreal;--shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out hereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof.'--Ezekiel 43:10, 11 London: Printed for, and sold by George Larkin, at the Two Swans without Bishopgate, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
^A Matt. XXIV. 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. 1-23; ^C Luke XXI. 5-24. ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Obedience
Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the duty which God requireth of man? Obedience to his revealed will. It is not enough to hear God's voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honour we owe to God. If then I be a Father, where is my honour?' Mal 1: 6. Obedience carries in it the life-blood of religion. Obey the voice of the Lord …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Peaceable Principles and True: Or, a Brief Answer to Mr. D'Anver's and Mr. Paul's Books against My Confession of Faith, and Differences in Judgment About Baptism no Bar to Communion.
WHEREIN THEIR SCRIPTURELESS NOTIONS ARE OVERTHROWN, AND MY PEACEABLE PRINCIPLES STILL MAINTAINED. 'Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?'--Psalm 58:1 SIR, I have received and considered your short reply to my differences in judgment about water baptism no bar to communion; and observe, that you touch not the argument at all: but rather labour what you can, and beyond what you ought, to throw odiums upon your brother for reproving you for your error, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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