THE ALTAR OF INCENSE
Exodus 30:1
It seems late in the story of the Tabernacle that the incense-altar
should be only mentioned now; but it is not unsuitable, because
intercessory prayer, which it represents, is the crown and climax of
the religious life. When our Lord had finished His sacrificial de... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ATONEMENT MONEY AND THE LAVER
Exodus 30:11
The atonement money was paid by all alike, to remind them that they
were a redeemed race, and that so far as their value was concerned,
neither rank, nor age, nor money made any difference. See Romans 3:22;
Romans 10:12. The rich might not give more,... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ANOINTING OIL AND THE INCENSE
Exodus 30:22
_ The anointing oil_ was extremely rich and costly. Pure myrrh; sweet
cinnamon, imported probably from Sumatra or China; sweet calamus, the
product of India or Mesopotamia; cassia, from Java, were the principal
ingredients. Such a combination must hav... [ Continue Reading ]