is called a continual burnt-offering; when we are bid to pray always, at least every morning and
evening we should offer up solemn prayers and praises to God. Nothing is added here but that the
wine poured out in the drink-offering is to be strong wine, to teach us to serve God with the best
we have. It was a figure of the blood of Christ, the memorial of which is still left to the church in
wine; and of the blood of the martyrs, which was poured out as a drink-offering on the sacrifice
and service of our faith, Php 2:17.
Verses 9–15
Every sabbath day, beside the two lambs offered for the daily burnt-offering, there must be two
more offered. This teaches us to double our devotions on sabbath days, for so the duty of the day
requires. The sabbath rest is to be observed, in order more closely to apply ourselves to the sabbath
work, which ought to fill up the sabbath time. The offerings in the new moons showed thankfulness
for the renewing of earthly blessings: when we rejoice in the gifts of providence, we must make
the sacrifice of Christ, that great gift of special grace, the fountain and spring-head of our joy. And
the worship performed in the new moons is made typical of gospel solemnities, Isa 66:23. As the
moon borrows light from the sun, and is renewed by its influences; so the church borrows her light
from Jesus Christ, who is the Sun of righteousness, renewing the state of the church, especially
under the gospel. (Nu 28:16-31)
Verses 16–31
By the sacrifices enjoined in this chapter, we are reminded of the continued power of the sacrifice
of Christ, and of our continual need to depend thereon. No hurrying employments, or perilous
situations, or prosperous circumstances, should cause slackness in our religious exercises; but
should rather stir us up to greater diligence in seeking help from, or giving thanks to the Lord. And
all is to be accompanied with repentance, faith is the Lord Jesus, and love to him, and to produce
true holiness in our conduct towards all men; otherwise God will abhor our most solemn services
and abundant devotions. And Christ is able to supply the wants of every day, every week, every
month, every year, every ordinance, every case.
Chapter 29
Chapter Outline
The offering at the feats of trumpets, and on (1–11)
the day of atonement.
Offerings at the feast of tabernacles. (12–40)Verses 1–11