And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. And you shall slaughterThe Hebrew word for "slaughter" is "shachat," which implies a ritualistic and purposeful act of killing. This is not a casual or violent act but a sacred duty performed with reverence. In the context of ancient Israelite worship, the act of slaughtering an animal was a profound symbol of atonement and dedication. It signifies the seriousness of sin and the need for a substitute to bear the penalty, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. the bull
The bull, or "par" in Hebrew, was a significant sacrificial animal in ancient Israel. It represented strength and service, and its use in the consecration of priests underscores the gravity and importance of the priestly office. The bull's sacrifice was a costly offering, symbolizing the dedication and commitment required of those who serve God. It also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who gave Himself fully for the redemption of humanity. before the LORD
The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God and the sacredness of the act. In Hebrew, "before" is "lipne," meaning "in the face of" or "in the presence of." This highlights the direct accountability and relationship between the worshiper and God. The act of sacrifice is not merely a ritual but a personal offering to the Almighty, emphasizing the need for sincerity and devotion in worship. at the entrance
The "entrance" or "petach" in Hebrew refers to the doorway or threshold of the Tent of Meeting. This location is significant as it represents the point of transition from the common to the holy. It is a place of encounter where the divine meets the human. The entrance is symbolic of Christ, who is the door through which believers enter into the presence of God (John 10:9). to the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting," or "Ohel Moed" in Hebrew, was the sacred space where God met with His people. It was a temporary structure that prefigured the more permanent Temple and ultimately the indwelling presence of God in believers through the Holy Spirit. The Tent of Meeting was a place of revelation, worship, and communion with God, pointing to the intimate relationship that God desires with His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is receiving instructions from God on how to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests. 2. Aaron and his sonsThe first priests of Israel, who are being consecrated for their service to God. 3. The LORDThe God of Israel, who is giving specific instructions for the consecration ceremony. 4. The bullA sacrificial animal used in the consecration ceremony, symbolizing atonement and purification. 5. The Tent of MeetingThe sacred place where God meets with Moses and the Israelites, and where the sacrificial rituals are performed. Teaching Points The Significance of SacrificeThe slaughtering of the bull represents the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who takes away the sins of the world. Holiness and ConsecrationThe consecration of Aaron and his sons highlights the importance of being set apart for God's service. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, dedicated to God's purposes. Approaching God with ReverenceThe specific instructions for the sacrificial ceremony remind us of the need to approach God with reverence and obedience, recognizing His holiness and authority. The Role of the PriesthoodThe establishment of the priesthood in Israel points to the role of Jesus as our high priest and the priesthood of all believers, who are called to intercede and minister in the world. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the sacrificial system in Exodus 29:11 point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ? 2. In what ways can we apply the concept of consecration in our daily lives as believers? 3. How does the role of the priesthood in the Old Testament relate to the New Testament teaching of the priesthood of all believers? 4. What does it mean to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, as described in Romans 12:1, in light of the sacrificial practices in Exodus? 5. How can we cultivate a sense of reverence and obedience in our relationship with God, similar to the instructions given for the sacrificial ceremony? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 8This chapter provides a detailed account of the consecration ceremony, including the sacrifices and rituals described in Exodus 29. Hebrews 9This passage discusses the limitations of the Old Testament sacrificial system and points to Christ as the ultimate high priest and perfect sacrifice. Romans 12:1This verse calls believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, drawing a parallel to the sacrificial system and emphasizing spiritual worship. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Egypt, Mount SinaiTopics Bull, Bullock, Congregation, Death, Door, Doorway, Entrance, Hast, Kill, Lord's, Meeting, Opening, Ox, Presence, Slaughter, Slaughtered, Tabernacle, TentDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 29:1-34 4681 ram Exodus 29:10-11 5578 tents Exodus 29:10-14 4615 bull Exodus 29:10-21 7316 blood, OT sacrifices Library The Copies of Things in the Heavens
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. 3. And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail. 4. And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. 5. And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureEighth Day. Holiness and Indwelling.
And let them make me a holy place, that I may dwell among them.'--Ex. xxv. 8. 'And the tent shall be sanctified by my glory, and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.'--Ex. xxix. 43, 45. The Presence of God makes holy, even when it descends but for a little while, as at Horeb, in the burning bush. How much more must that Presence make holy the place where it dwells, where it fixes its permanent abode! So much is this the case, that the place where God dwells …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One.
And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. And as for you, the anointing which ye received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as His anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in Him.'--1 John ii. 20, 27. In the revelation by Moses of God's Holiness and His way of making holy, the priests, and specially the high priests, were the chief expression of God's Holiness in man. …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord! among the gods? Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou in Thy mercy hast led Thy people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength to the habitation of Thy holiness ... The holy place, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.' --Ex. xv. 11-17. In these words we have another step in advance in the revelation of Holiness. We have here for the first time Holiness predicated of God Himself. He …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ That the Ruler Should be Always Chief in Action.
The ruler should always be chief in action, that by his living he may point out the way of life to those that are put under him, and that the flock, which follows the voice and manners of the shepherd, may learn how to walk better through example than through words. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Twenty-Fourth Day. Holiness and Cleansing.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.'--2 Cor. vii. 1. That holiness is more than cleansing, and must be preceded by it, is taught us in more than one passage of the New Testament. 'Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself up for it, that He might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.' 'If a man cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer Man's Inability to Keep the Moral Law
Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them, in thought, word, and deed. In many things we offend all.' James 3: 2. Man in his primitive state of innocence, was endowed with ability to keep the whole moral law. He had rectitude of mind, sanctity of will, and perfection of power. He had the copy of God's law written on his heart; no sooner did God command but he obeyed. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Covenant of Works
Q-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
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