Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the daily sacrifice, also known as the "continual burnt offering," is a significant aspect of Old Testament worship, particularly within the context of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. This practice is rooted in the instructions given by God to the Israelites through Moses, as recorded in the Pentateuch. The daily sacrifice was a vital component of the sacrificial system, symbolizing the constant devotion and atonement required by the people of Israel.Biblical Foundation The daily sacrifice is first detailed in the book of Exodus, where God commands the Israelites to offer two lambs each day, one in the morning and the other at twilight. Exodus 29:38-42 states: "This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar: two lambs that are a year old, day by day continually. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. With the first lamb, offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. You are to offer the second lamb at twilight with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. It is a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. For the generations to come, this burnt offering is to be made regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD. There I will meet you and speak with you." Nature of the Sacrifice The daily sacrifice was to be slowly and entirely consumed by fire, signifying complete dedication to God. The requirement for the offering to be entirely consumed is emphasized in Leviticus 6:9 : "Command Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering shall remain on the hearth on the altar all night until morning, and the fire on the altar must be kept burning on it." This continuous burning symbolized the perpetual nature of worship and the need for ongoing atonement for sin. Symbolism and Significance The slow and complete consumption of the daily sacrifice served as a powerful symbol of total surrender and devotion to God. It represented the Israelites' acknowledgment of their dependence on God for forgiveness and sustenance. The continual nature of the offering underscored the idea that worship and atonement were not one-time events but ongoing processes requiring daily commitment. Furthermore, the daily sacrifice foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once and for all for the sins of humanity. Hebrews 10:11-12 reflects on this fulfillment: "Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God." Practical Observance In practice, the daily sacrifice required meticulous attention to detail and adherence to God's commands. The priests were responsible for ensuring that the offerings were made at the appointed times and that the fire on the altar was never extinguished. This constant vigilance served as a reminder of the holiness required in approaching God and the seriousness of maintaining a right relationship with Him. The daily sacrifice, with its requirement to be slowly and entirely consumed, remains a profound illustration of the depth of commitment and reverence expected in worship. It highlights the importance of continual devotion and the complete offering of oneself to God, principles that resonate throughout the biblical narrative and into the life of the believer today. Torrey's Topical Textbook Leviticus 6:9-12Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning on the altar all night to the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Period iii. The Dissolution of the Imperial State Church and the ... Luther's Separation from Rome. 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