_The law of the trespass-offering._ LESSONS 1. The fatness and grossness of the carnal heart is to be removed and taken away. 2. God requires the heart. 3. Against covetousness in ministers. 4. To receive the sacraments reverently and with due preparation. (_A. Willet, D. D._) THE TRESPASS-OFF... [ Continue Reading ]
_The law of the sacrifice of peace-offerings._ THE PEACE-OFFERING I. Characteristics. 1. The animal offered might be a male or a female--differing in this from the burnt-offering. 2. It was not to be wholly consumed as the burnt offerings. 3. If for a thanksgiving offering, unleavened cakes, mi... [ Continue Reading ]
_That soul shall be cut off._ IMPURITY FORBIDDEN The gospel is a holy feast. It cannot be shared in by those who continue in their impurities. He that would enjoy it must be careful to depart from iniquity. Only “_the meek _shall eat and be satisfied”; that is, such as humbly surrender themselves t... [ Continue Reading ]
_Peace-offerings._ THE BELIEVER’S PEACE AND PORTION I. To have God is to have peace: for He is the God of peace; especially as revealed and given us in Christ. But what is given may be enjoyed, as what is offered may be received. Then let the gift be accepted, and the peace you desire will “keep y... [ Continue Reading ]
_This is the law. .. to offer their oblations._ THE GOSPEL OF THE SACRIFICES I. There was a divine institution and command of god, for the offerings and sacrifices which were under the law. 1. An offering in general is anything presented to the Lord to become peculiarly His, and to be typical of... [ Continue Reading ]