What can we learn about worship from the priests' actions in this verse? The Verse in Focus “They roasted the Passover animals on the fire according to the regulation and boiled the holy offerings in pots, kettles, and pans, and carried them quickly to all the lay people.” (2 Chronicles 35:13) Snapshot of the Priests’ Actions • Roasted the Passover animals—exactly “according to the regulation” • Boiled other sacred portions in appropriate vessels • Moved with urgency, bringing the food “quickly” to the lay people Principles of Worship Drawn from Their Example • Obedience First – The priests did not improvise; they followed God’s “regulation” (cf. Exodus 12:8–9; Deuteronomy 16:7). – Worship begins with submitting to God’s revealed pattern rather than personal preference. • Holiness in the Ordinary – Even routine tasks—roasting, boiling, serving—were called “holy offerings.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 reinforces this: “Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” • Service to Others – The priests handled the sacred portions and then “carried them quickly to all the lay people.” – True worship overflows in ministry (Mark 10:45; Galatians 5:13). • Eagerness and Energy – They moved “quickly,” illustrating zeal, not sluggish duty (Romans 12:11). – Psalm 100:2: “Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.” • Order and Structure – Specific vessels—“pots, kettles, and pans”—show intentional organization in worship (1 Corinthians 14:40). – Reverence is expressed through careful preparation and orderly execution. New Testament Echoes • Believer-priests today (1 Peter 2:5, 9) are likewise called to offer “spiritual sacrifices” with the same obedience and enthusiasm. • Romans 12:1 links sacrificial service with worship: “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual worship.” Personal Takeaways for Worship Today • Check every element of worship against Scripture’s clear instruction. • Approach even mundane church tasks as holy acts. • Serve others promptly and joyfully as an extension of worship. • Maintain order and intentionality, knowing God values both heart and structure. • Keep zeal alive—worship is too precious for half-hearted effort. |