What can we learn about obedience from Aaron's actions in Leviticus 9:16? Verse at a Glance “He presented the burnt offering and offered it according to the ordinance.” (Leviticus 9:16) Key Observations • Aaron “presented” and then “offered,” showing both preparation and completion. • He followed “the ordinance,” not improvising or shortcutting any detail. • The act occurs immediately after prior sacrifices, proving sustained focus, not one-time zeal. Lessons on Obedience • Obedience involves the whole task—starting, continuing, finishing. • True obedience submits to God’s prescribed pattern, even when it seems repetitive. • Faithfulness in public worship reveals private surrender; Aaron’s outer actions reflected an inner heart aligned with God. • Consistent obedience invites God’s manifest approval; in verses 22-24 the glory appears only after obedience is complete. Supporting Scriptures • “To obey is better than sacrifice.” (1 Samuel 15:22) • “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) • “You must carefully follow the path the LORD has commanded you.” (Deuteronomy 5:32) • “Whatever He tells you, do it.” (John 2:5) Putting It into Practice • Examine tasks God has assigned—have they been both presented and offered? • Measure actions against Scripture’s “ordinance,” not personal preference. • Cultivate consistency; small, repeated obediences invite larger displays of God’s presence. • Let love fuel obedience, turning duty into delight and sacrifice into fellowship. |
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