In this chapter we have divers laws concerning the priests and sacrifices all for the preserving of the honour of the sanctuary. Jesus christ is both our high priest and the lamb of god who takes away the sins of the world. Really emphasised the connection between the old testament law and sacrificial system, and jesus christ as the divine high priest. Even though aaron was the first high priest mentioned in the book of exodus, louis ginzberg in legends of the jews noted that in legends the first man that assumed the title of high priest of god is enoch, who was succeeded by methuselah, lamech, noah, shem, melchizedek, abraham, isaac and levi. God is not content to allow israel simply to avoid sin. Jesus was a high priest, but not after the order of aaron. Ye shall do no work therein so it runs in the general for the sabbath day, and for the day of expiation, leviticus 23. He was over the other priests, and he alone would enter the holy of holies, once a year. Net bible and the priest is to wave themthe two lambsalong with the bread of the first. No dreidels, however, even though leviticus does love a good roll of the dice. Though the yearly feasts were made more remarkable by general attendance at the sanctuary, yet these must not be observed more than the sabbath. Although most nonjewish bible believers have heard of the feasts, the deep meaning.
The greek septuagint called the book after the priestly tribe, the levites, and this was translated to leviticus in the latin vulgate version of the holy bible. These, and the two lambs, are holy things for yahweh, and will revert to the priest. What can we learn from nadab and abihus strange fire. High priest the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Commentary on the holy book of leviticus written by dr. Was the book of leviticus a book to instruct an israelite on how to become a believer. They are given a highly responsible role of stewarding the sheep in the shepherd s stead, though of course, aligning to the shepherd s teachings. This great exchange of imputing our sins to christ and his sins to us is spoken of in romans 3 and 2 corinthians 5. The seven feasts are given for us in the 23rd chapter of the book of leviticus, and. And the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to the children of israel, and say to them. But after the law was given, god appointed his son with an oath, and his son has been made the perfect high priest forever.
He also had to offer a meat offering twice daily for himself lev. Holiness issues that pertain to the nation collectively are outlined. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 21. Yes and no yes, in the sense that as i will later cover in leviticus 10, the ordination of these high priests is akin to the ordination of ministers and pastors. These men were privileged to accompany moses and their father, along.
This is the subject we are examining in this great passage in the book of leviticus, the eighth chapter. The weekly observance of the sabbath heads the list in chapter 23, reflecting the. Jesus was a high priest after the order of melchizedek hebrews 5. The book of exodus narrates how moses led the israelites i.
These had been familiar words to all believers in the lords soon coming. In addition, his threevolume anchor bible commentary is great if you simply have to know the names of sumerian demons who have a. The following chapter and a half contain more definite instructions as to the ritual of the sacrifices, addressed particularly to the priests, namely leviticus 6. After the death of their older brothers nadab and abihu. The gospel according to leviticus 23 sermon by steven cook.
Leviticus, the third book of the pentateuch takes its name from levi one of the twelve sons of jacob. Our great high priest therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavensjesus the son of godlet us hold fast to the confession. The second major part of leviticus begins at the end of this chapter and reveals the private worship of the israelites chs1727. On this day, the chief priest will make atonement for you in front of the lord your god. Leviticus chapter 8 coffmans commentary of the new. Aug 02, 2008 the high priest is also a type of christ. Most of its chapters consist of gods speeches to moses, which god commands moses to repeat to the israelites. Leviticus 23 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Here it divides this chapter into two parts detailing the spring festivals leviticus 23. And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits as a wave offering before the lord, with the two lambs. They believe that following all of these laws, exactly and precisely, was necessary to retain gods blessings both for them personally and for their nation as a whole. Also the tithe laws indicated about a ratio of 10 levites to one priest in leviticus, but ezra 8. Leviticus chapter 23 verse by verse bible commentary. Priests are mentioned many times in exodus and leviticus. Then follow the dedication of the priests who were the mediators of this fellowship in chaps. In leviticus chapter 10, where the death of nadab and abihu are. What must be done, before eating bread or parched corn. And the lord spake unto moses and to aaron, saying unto them, 2. What passage mentions the numerous priests because of death and the high priest who lives forever, jesus. Leviticus is the third book of the bible, and the part of the torah the law of moses dealing with.
Actually it is more concerned with the priests than with the levites themselves. Having thus fairly introduced his great theme, the writer strikes the keynote of his great argument. The major divisions of the chapter ending in those verses are further subdivided by the clause, this is a permanent rule for your descendants wherever you dwell leviticus 23. All this emphasises that the lord god is the greatest god. Commentary on the holy book of leviticus written by. The first part of the book of leviticus deals with offerings and the one that was offered and the last part of the book.
Leviticus in the picture study bible the book of leviticus. Jesus christ is the great high priest, of whom all the others were prefigures heb. Studying these chapters makes it clear that gods people must be holy. Picture study bible leviticus bible history online. The holy book of leviticus is, to a great degree, a holy book of priestly. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 23. Read leviticus 23 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The high priest put on his golden garments with great care. The priests of nehemiahs day seem opposed to reform, whereas leviticus magnifies the office of high priest. Aaron and his sons and indeed the whole tribe of levi, one of the 12 tribes of israel, are to be israels high priests, priests, and priestly assistants. Jehovahs message through moses for israel at the red sea was and moses said unto the people, fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the lord, which he will shew to you to day. In this way the high priest was cleansed and could then go on to offer the cleansing sacrifices for the people leviticus 16. Leviticus chapters 2327 free bible commentary in easy english. Moses provisional priestly role seems to come to an end here.
Atonement was made once every year by the high priest. David guzik commentary on leviticus 23 explains the different feasts of the lord. This book is about as dull as anything possibly could be to the average christian and you wont find very many classes or individuals reading and studying the book of leviticus. Leviticus chapter 23 coffmans commentary of the new. He tells the people how they can move towards moral excellence. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies.
He is the great prophet, like unto whom the messiah will be deut. The book of hebrews has much to say about christ as our great high priest. May 06, 2015 this book explores how the sacrificial rituals and purity practices cleared the way for morally corrupt israelites to become gods covenant partners. The high priest was the human representative to god, administering sacrifices on his and the nations behalf. Speak unto the children of israel, saying, these are the beasts which ye shall. They cannot be the high priest, but they can still be of service to god in the tabernacle. Levi family was chosen by god to act as priests and assistants in the tabernacle. The oil a picture of the holy spirit was poured over aarons head. Aaron was the first high priest and his male descendants became priests. The duties of the high priest and his special vestments are outlined in the books of exodus. General fire came from god and burnt the offering after the priest went into the most holy place and offered sacrificial blood for atonement. One can only explain the aaronic priesthood as purely a matter of gods grace. The above image shows the seven festivals of the lord leviticus 23 on the hebrew calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle.
Leviticus 23 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Was a rope tied around the ankle of the high priest when. The scripture which above all others had been both the foundation and the central pillar of the advent faith was the declaration. That as great as what he is doing in the book of leviticus it will be even greater when christ comes. Hitherto the levitical law had been chiefly conversant about holy persons, holy things, and holy places. Centuries before hanukkah, the tabernacle gets a menorah.
The high priest was privileged to use the urim and thummim num. The feasts of the lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are my feasts. This broadcast discusses the work of jesus as our great high. Nadab and abihu leviticus 10 although the last chapter ended optimistically.
He has, by his one great sacrifice for sin, forever put away all the sins of all his people isa. This is the only day in the whole year when the high priest can enter the. Beloved, we have a great high priest, who has passed into the heavens, jesus. He began, as we saw last week, by setting aside first of all the high priest.
The anointing of the tabernacle and instruments and aaron with oil. The law appointed high priests who were limited by human weakness. Burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, guilt offering. Aaron and his family were chosen from this tribe to serve as priests and to offer the sacrifices, while god appointed the rest of the levites to the service of the tabernacle, to assist the priests in the worship at the sanctuary num. The jews say it was the work of the sagan, or suffragan, high priest, to view the sacrifices. Our great high priest was waving the first fruits of the resurrection harvest. Next chapter of leviticus the book of leviticus, chapter 23 we hope that you find the content of the book of leviticus, chapter 23 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Israel as a holy people 1727 the last section of the book, leviticus 17 to 27 emphasizes israel as a holy people. Ive been using the expression these chapters are not so much about. For example, priests could not marry women defiled by prostitution leviticus 21. What a beautiful picture of salvation only the work of our great high priest, jesus christ, availeth anything. Everything from sexual conduct to the handling of food, to instructions for worship and religious celebrations, is covered in detail in the book of leviticus. Leviticus means concerning the levites and as the work of the ancient levites is explained so the prophesied work of the great and divine high priest is being explained. We will continue this morning the study we began last sunday of the day on which moses, under the command of god, established on earth a body of priests.
Priest, high international standard bible encyclopedia. It is a carefully arranged reference manual for the levitical priests. His sacrifice is what provides cleansing for our sins. Nothing else was to be taken into the holy of holies. God said exactly what was to be taken into the holy of holies, and how the high priest was to dress linen everything. Rules for ritual purity were particularly stringent for priests, especially for the high priest. What the high priest was to do on the day of atonement was no different. It was to continue seven days, during all which time they were to eat sad bread, that was unleavened leviticus 23. The book of leviticus, chapter 23 we hope that you find the content of the book of leviticus, chapter 23 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Much like paul, who was a persecutor of the church, and then came, by gods grace, to be a great apostle to the church, aaron, a hindrance to moses and israel, now becomes her spiritual leader. This is the first place in the bible where this title is introduced.
In chapter 10, however, aaron is installed as the high priest, and he very much comes into his own. All of which is, i think, in type or symbol picturesque of our great high priest. This feast was to begin with the killing of the paschal lamb, leviticus 23. This great day of atonement is declared the once for all offering of christ in hebrews 9. I will be working through that in the latter part of this post. Now i want to remind you that aaron is the high priest, the chief priest, and his sons are to follow him. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of leviticus. This takes place within the story of the israelites exodus after they escaped egypt and reached mt. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus 23 and more. The book of leviticus is the third book of the torah and of the old testament. When the high priest entered into the holy of holies and sprinkled the blood upon the mercy seat the sins of the entire nation for the previous year were forgiven by god.
This section comprises a list of the holy seasons in the israelite religious calendar, including the three great celebrations of passover, pentecost, and tabernacles. O a for the last good number of lessons, ive been discussing the topic of obedience to god in every day life. What did the firstfruits offering during the period of unleavened bread symbolize. Chapter 24 goes over the setup of the sacred interior room the priests get to before the holiest of holies, which is reserved for the ark and the high priest. The bible will take you through the history of the. Of the two loaves the high priest took one, and the other was divided between the. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. This book explores how the sacrificial rituals and purity practices cleared the way for morally corrupt israelites to become gods covenant partners.
Speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, concerning the feasts of the lord, which ye shall. Leviticus 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Leviticus is a remarkable book, as the contents are considered in the light of the new testament. It is a wordpicture how we need to care for the lessabled among us and not to discriminate. The book of leviticus is a record of the laws which israelites believed god handed down to them through moses. Thus, leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing gods people about holy living and worship. The tent of meeting and its articles were copies of their heavenly counterparts hebrews 9. Leviticus 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of leviticus john gills exposition of the bible.
Try meditating on the picture of a high priest sacrificing an animal and both priest and animal are types of christ and imagine the implications of christs work on the cross. Then in chapter 16 where the ceremony for yom kippur is laid out it says. This chapter is a theological pivot on which the whole book of leviticus turns. Only the high priest could enter and, before doing so, he was required to make a sacrifice for himself. Yet the great climax of this book can be clearly seen in leviticus 16 where god gives the instructions for making atonement for sin on the great day of atonement yom kippur. It is the climax of the first part of the book that deals with the public worship of the israelites chs116. God intended great social good god in the sabbath and these yearly feasts. I had to prepare a talk on leviticus specifically chapter 16 on the day of atonement, and this little book was superb preparation along with reading the bible, of course.