CONTENTS
The communion between the Lord and his servant Moses, is not yet
finished, concerning the ordination of the tabernacle furniture, and
service; but is continued through this Chapter. Instructions are here
given respecting the altar of incense, and of the ransom money: of the
laver for the p... [ Continue Reading ]
It is observable, that the size of this altar was but half that
mentioned by Ezekiel, Ezekiel 41:22. perhaps on account of the
imperfection of this dispensation. Observe this also was of gold: the
perfect worship in gospel times was to be spiritual. Malachi 1:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
Did not this crown refer to the kingly office, as well as the priestly
office, of the Lord Jesus? Zechariah 6:11. And Jesus intercedes as one
that hath power with God, and must prevail. His language is, Father I
will. John 17:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not the design of putting the altar before the vail of the
mercy-seat to show that Jesus is always appearing in the presence of
God for his people? Hebrews 9:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
Doth not this suggest to us the Lord Jesus in his perpetual advocacy?
And doth it not also imply the morning offering of his people? While
the Jewish priest was burning sweet incense, the people were praying.
Luke 1:10; Revelation 5:8, with Revelation 8:5. The lamps, perhaps,
refer to the word of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
By strange incense I think must be meant the offerings of the
unrenewed soul. See Isaiah 66:3; Isaiah 66:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Lev_16:18; Lev_16:29-30.... [ Continue Reading ]
How sweet that scripture! 1 Timothy 2:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Half a shekel was in point of value about 14 pence of our money.... [ Continue Reading ]
What a delightful evidence was here given, of the equal value of
souls. Not that money was supposed to purchase the atonement, but only
given as a token of love, in testimony, of having by sin forfeited
their souls to God, and looking for redemption alone by the Lord Jesus
Christ; this followed as a... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! while those verses serve to teach us how clean the feet and
hands of those ought to be who stand to minister before the Lord,
think, and think with holy joy, what our privileges are who have a
fountain always open for sin and for uncleanness. Zechariah 13:1. Lord
grant that I may wash in it,... [ Continue Reading ]
Can anything more aptly represent the anointings of the Holy Ghost,
and that unction of the Spirit, which all the Lord's Israel are said
to have? 1 John 2:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this meant to show the sanctity of holy things? Acts 13:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
The fragrancy of those ingredients perhaps referred to the merits of
the Lord Jesus. Song of Solomon 1:3. And subordinately to this, it is
said in scripture, that the name of believers is valuable like
ointment. Ecclesiastes 7:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Doth not this bruising of the spices indicate the bruised body of the
Lord Jesus, when about to be offered in sacrifice? Isaiah 53:10;
Ephesians 5:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
The same precept as in Exodus 30:32 and Exodus 30:33 : the setting it
apart as holy, implies the importance of the thing itself.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
Come, my soul, look at the Jewish ordinances, and with an eye of faith
behold thy Redeemer shadowed out in every one. He is indeed the golden
altar, the ransom money, the true laver, or fountain for sin and for
uncleanness; the sweet spices, the holy oil in the graces of his Holy
Spirit;... [ Continue Reading ]