Leviticus 8 - Aaron and his sons are ordained

 

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Moses  was instructed in the rituals that had to be performed to sanctify Aaron and his sons to make them purified and sanctified to serve as priests. There was a special ceremony performed which took 7 days and nights. It consisted of burned offering and consecrated meals.

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Leviticus 2 - 7 on Offerings and their Rituals

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Reading through chapters 2 through 7 you will find listed different types of offerings and the rituals required for each. One of the types was "holocaust". This word originated in Greek and is defined as meaning a sacrifice where the entire animal excepting it's hide was consumed by fire on the altar. The main purpose of this particular offering was to present a gift to God rendering glory and praises to Him. Other types defined in these chapters are:

• Peace
• Cereal
• Sin offerings for priests
• for the community
• for individuals
• for a prince
• special causes
• Guilt  

All the preparation,  rituals and so forth was completely spelled out in these chapters, including what to sacrifice, how to sacrifice, how long to burn, what to eat, how to discard and so forth.


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Leviticus 1 - Burned Sacrifices

God called Moses from the tent of the Lord's presence and gave him instructions on how the Israelites were to prepare and burn the offerings. Offerings were to be of animals without blemish. There were precise and specific instructions including how to cut the animal up, skinning it, how it was laid out and even where and how it was killed. The blood was drained out against the side of the altar. The animals were burnt whole. The odor was pleasing to the Lord.

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Exodus 39 - The Priests are Bedecked with Jewels

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Robes were created for the priests of the finest red, blue and purple wool for when they were in the Holy place. God designed every inch of these garments including gold strips which were hammered and cut into thin strips and then worked into the linen and wool. Fine embroidery was done and precious gems were mounted in four rows across the breast plates.

A basin was placed between the Tent and the altar where Aaron and his sons washed their hands and feet before entering into the Holy place.

A cloud covered the Tent and the Lord's presence within it caused a dazzling light. The Israelites could witness the glowing presence of God within the cloud during the day and a burning fire above it during the evenings.

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Exodus 35 - 38 Resting on the Sabbath & the Holy Temple

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Moses called the Israelites together and gave them God's instructions. First they were ordered to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. It was (and still is) to be dedicated to God. Man is to rest that day. Offerings were/are to be made to God. Fine fabrics, oils, jewels and so forth were to be used to create the finest house of worship. The best craftsmen and women were to labor to create everything within the temple to be skillfully designed and created. The talents that were bestowed upon the people were to be used in honoring God.

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