Chapter Outline
The sacrifice and ceremony for the (1–37)
consecration of the priests.
The continual burnt-offerings, God's (38–46)
promise to dwell among Israel.Verses 1–37
Aaron and his sons were to be set apart for the priest's office, with ceremony and solemnity.
Our Lord Jesus is the great High Priest of our profession, called of God to be so; anointed with the
Spirit, whence he is called Messiah, the Christ; clothed with glory and beauty; sanctified by his
own blood; made perfect, or consecrated through sufferings, Heb 2:10. All believers are spiritual
priests, to offer spiritual sacrifices, 1Pe 2:5, washed in the blood of Christ, and so made to our God
priests, Re 1:5, 6. They also are clothed with the beauty of holiness, and have received the anointing,
1Jo 2:27. The Spirit of God is called the finger of God, (Lu 11:20, compared with Mt 12:28,) and
by him the merit of Christ is applied to our souls. This consecration signifies the admission of a
sinner into the spiritual priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus
Christ.
Verses 38–46
A lamb was to be offered upon the altar every morning, and a lamb every evening. This typified
the continual intercession which Christ ever lives to make for his church. Though he offered himself
but once for all, that one offering thus becomes a continual offering. This also teaches us to offer
to God the spiritual sacrifices of prayer and praise every day, morning and evening. Our daily
devotions are the most needful of our daily works, and the most pleasant of our daily comforts.
Prayer-time must be kept up as duly as meal-time. Those starve their own souls, who keep not up
constant attendance on the throne of grace; constancy in religion brings in the comfort of it.
Chapter 30
Chapter Outline
The altar of incense. (1–10)
The ransom of souls. (11–16)
The brazen laver. (17–21)
The holy anointing oil, The perfume. (22–38)Verses 1–10