_If the priest buy any soul. .. and he that is born._ BOUGHT, OR BORN Strangers, sojourners, and servants upon hire were not to eat of holy things. It is so in spiritual matters still. But two classes were free at the sacred table--those who were bought with the priest’s money, and those who were... [ Continue Reading ]
_It shall be perfect to be accepted._ A PLAIN MAN’S SERMON 1. The ceremonial law, as ordained by the hand of Moses and Aaron, called the worshippers of God to great carefulness before Him. Before their minds that solemn truth was ever made visible, “I the Lord thy God am a jealous God.” Nothing mi... [ Continue Reading ]
_I am the Lord._ FIVE MOTIVES TO OBEDIENCE Five motives are strewn on their path to constrain them to close obedience. 1. “I am the Lord.” This is authority employed. 2. “I will be hallowed among the children of Israel.” This is His holiness, and His desire to diffuse awe of His holy name. 3. “... [ Continue Reading ]