What role did Moses play in delivering God's laws in Leviticus 7:38? Text spotlight: Leviticus 7:38 “which the LORD had commanded Moses on Mount Sinai, on the day He commanded the Israelites to present their offerings to the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai.” What Moses did with these laws • Received divine revelation firsthand—God “commanded Moses on Mount Sinai,” stressing that every detail originated with the LORD, not human opinion (cf. Exodus 24:12). • Acted as covenant mediator, standing between God and the nation: “I was standing between the LORD and you at that time to declare to you the word of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 5:5). • Recorded the instructions, forming the written text of Leviticus (see Exodus 24:4; Numbers 36:13). • Taught priests and people how to carry out each offering so worship would match God’s holiness (Leviticus 1:1–2; 10:11). • Ensured Israel obeyed immediately—“on the day He commanded the Israelites,” indicating Moses led them to respond without delay. Why Moses’ role matters • Reliable conduit: Hebrews 3:5 affirms, “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” underscoring the trustworthiness of the laws he delivered. • Pattern for later revelation: just as God spoke through Moses, He later spoke through prophets and ultimately through His Son (Hebrews 1:1–2). • Foundation for worship: the sacrificial system Moses conveyed foreshadowed the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ (Hebrews 10:1). Key takeaways • Leviticus 7:38 anchors the entire sacrificial code in God’s own words, channeled through Moses. • Moses functioned as receiver, recorder, teacher, and enforcer of divine instruction. • His faithfulness assures us the statutes in Leviticus carry God’s full authority and point ahead to the perfect fulfillment in Jesus. |
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