What can we learn about God's holiness from Leviticus 6:19? “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,” The God Who Speaks • Holiness is not distant or silent. The holy God chooses to reveal Himself in words. • Exodus 19:20 echoes this pattern: “The LORD descended to Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain.” • Isaiah 30:21 shows His ongoing desire to guide: “Your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Holiness Initiates, Not Reacts • God does not wait for Moses to guess His will; He speaks first. • Holiness sets the agenda. In the sacrificial system, every detail comes from God’s mouth, underscoring that holiness is defined by Him, not negotiated by us (cf. Leviticus 10:1–3). Specificity Reveals Purity • The following verses (6:20–23) spell out the priestly grain offering with precision. Holiness is meticulous—no corners cut, no vague directions. • Psalm 19:8 affirms, “The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart.” His exact commands are a reflection of His flawless character. Holiness Requires Mediation • God addresses Moses, who will relay the instructions to Aaron and his sons. Access to a holy God comes through a mediator. • Hebrews 3:1 points forward: “Consider Jesus the apostle and high priest of our confession.” The pattern set in Leviticus anticipates the ultimate Mediator. Holiness Shapes Community Life • By speaking to Moses, God establishes a covenant structure: leaders receive, people obey. • Deuteronomy 4:5–8 explains that such statutes display God’s wisdom to the nations, underscoring that His holiness has public, societal implications. Holiness Is Relational • “The LORD spoke to Moses” hints at friendship (Exodus 33:11). Holiness does not cancel relationship; it frames it. • First John 1:5–7 invites believers into that same fellowship: walking in the light as He is in the light. Living It Out • Listen first. Cultivate habits—daily Scripture, quiet reflection—to let God’s voice set the tone. • Submit to His definitions. Resist the urge to redefine right and wrong; allow His commands to shape every sphere of life. • Value mediation. Rest in Christ’s priestly work, approaching the Father with reverence and confidence (Hebrews 4:16). In a single, simple verse—“Then the LORD spoke to Moses”—God’s holiness shines: initiating, precise, mediated, communal, and relational. |
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