_To minister unto Me in the priest’s office._
THE CONSECRATION OF PRIESTS
I. The priests were washed first.
1. Regeneration.
2. Remission of sin.
II. After being washed, the priests were clothed. We must have the
fine linen of an inward sanctification, and the outer garment for
glory and for be... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Tabernacle of the congregation._
THE TENT OF MEETING
The Tabernacle of the congregation--or, rather, tent of meeting--was
the place where God’s presence was manifested. This was granted to
the people of Israel, first in the pillar of fire and cloud, then in
the Tabernacle and Temple. And now... [ Continue Reading ]
_Which is waved, and which is heaved up._
THE WAVE-OFFERINGS AND HEAVE-OFFERINGS
1. As illustrating the state of the heart in those who truly offer
themselves up to God, there is something impressive and beautiful in
the ancient wave-offerings and heave-offerings. Waving is one of
nature’s univers... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will dwell among the children of Israel._
THE DIVINE PRESENCE IN THE CHURCH
I. The condition of the Divine presence, moral and spiritual
condition: everything must be holy. Entirely, daily, permanently, must
we yield ourselves to God.
II. The blessedness of the Divine presence.
1. Enlightenin... [ Continue Reading ]