Sermon: The Priests and Their Ministry
Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-10:20
In this week’s lessons, we learn about the Israelite priesthood, and see that because the Lord Jesus Christ is our great High Priest, we, too, have been made priests who glorify God and serve others.
Theme: How to Worship God
Yesterday we said that Israel’s worship was dignified and formal, orderly, serious, and lengthy.
The end of chapter 9 is probably the highest peak to be found in the entire book of Leviticus. The priests have been consecrated and ordained. They have offered the sacrifices during the first formal worship service of the people. God has come down upon the tabernacle to bless it in the visible presence of the shekinah glory. Yet, when you come to chapter 10 there is an enormous change. Suddenly we are in a different world, because instead of blessing, what you find is death.