This is a longer chapter but very exciting so it goes by quickly. Korah, a descendant of Kohath, gets a group of men together who challenge the authority of Moses and Aaron. They agree with Moses’ plan to have both stand before God and let him choose (which he had already done).
Numbers 16
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:
Continue readingThe priest must not become unclean because of a dead body, however there are exceptions for immediate family members. The priest must remain pure by not marrying a woman that is profane. And finally anyone with a physical deformity, and a long list of those is given, shall not serve in the sanctuary. Leviticus is written for the priests and so once again these restrictions are for the priests that serve before God and do apply to everyone.
Leviticus 21
The LORD said to Moses “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them ‘None of you shall become unclean for the dead.
Continue readingGood news, no skin diseases or bodily fluids in the reading today. These are the instructions for Aaron (and other high priests that come after him) to enter the veil of separation and sprinkle the blood of atonement on the Mercy Seat.
Leviticus 16
The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they drew near to the LORD, and died;
Continue readingAfter Aaron and his sons are ordained, they make the first sacrifices in Leviticus 9 first to make atonement for themselves and then for the people of Israel. Moses and Aaron bless the people at the tent of meeting and then God displays his glory for all the people to see.
Leviticus 9
On the eighth day, Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel.
Continue readingIn this chapter, Aaron and his sons are be dressed in the priestly garments described in Exodus 28 and then skillfully made in Exodus 39. Here is a link to the Exodus 28 post that included images you may find helpful. After being sanctified by anointing oil and the blood of sacrifice, the priests are ordained for seven days and ready to serve in God’s tabernacle.
Leviticus 8
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
Continue readingA little bit of case law again but more instructions for the priests than anything else.
Leviticus 6
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:
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