How do you feel about the repetition we are seeing in this book? It is important – there are standard measurements and expectations for all those giving to the Lord. Very important.
Chapter 8 is the actual sanctifying of the priestly caste. This was an honor for them to work for the Lord. This also is a small glimpse to what the writer of Hebrews calls us: a holy priesthood. This is where that passage pulls from.
Chapter 9 is really important for Israel. I contained the first celebration of the Passover. This would have been an amazing thing to behold. Imagine watching the first celebration of this event. I don't know if the church today has anything this significant and personal to pull from – in a community-sense. Sure, we all have been saved by the same sacrifice of Christ, but few of us really grasp it. None of us were there to see it. Imagine sharing the stories. Imagine the teary eyes as the account was shared and God is remembered. Wouldn't this have been amazing? Our passage for today ends with the cloud of the Lord descending on the Tabernacle – God is officially dwelling AMONGST His people – wow, what a picture.
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