With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. With the first lambThis phrase indicates the specific timing and sequence of the offerings. The "first lamb" refers to the morning sacrifice, which was part of the daily offerings in the tabernacle. Historically, this practice underscores the importance of beginning the day with worship and dedication to God. The lamb, a symbol of innocence and purity, prefigures Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world ( John 1:29). you are to offer
The act of offering is central to the worship practices of ancient Israel. The Hebrew root for "offer" is "qarab," which means to draw near or present. This reflects the purpose of offerings: to draw near to God and present oneself in worship and obedience. It is a reminder of the believer's call to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1). a tenth of an ephah of fine flour
The "tenth of an ephah" is a measure of volume, approximately equivalent to 2.2 liters or about 2 quarts. "Fine flour" signifies the best and most refined product, symbolizing the purity and excellence required in offerings to God. This offering represents the fruit of human labor, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty over all aspects of life. mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives
The "quarter hin" is a measure of liquid, roughly equivalent to 1 liter or about 1 quart. Oil from pressed olives was a valuable commodity in ancient Israel, used for anointing, cooking, and lighting. The mixing of oil with flour in the offering signifies the work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers and sanctifies the believer's life and service. and a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering
Wine, like oil, was a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet and held significant symbolic meaning. The "drink offering" was poured out as a libation, symbolizing the outpouring of one's life in service to God. This act of pouring out is reminiscent of the Apostle Paul's words in Philippians 2:17, where he describes his life as being poured out like a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of faith. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the consecration of the priests, including the offerings described in this verse. 2. Aaron and His SonsThe priests who were to be consecrated through the offerings and rituals described in Exodus 29. 3. TabernacleThe place where these offerings were to be made, serving as the dwelling place of God among His people. 4. IsraelitesThe people of God who were to follow these instructions as part of their covenant relationship with Him. 5. Consecration CeremonyThe event in which Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly service, involving specific offerings and rituals. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe detailed instructions for offerings highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as the Israelites were to follow God's specific instructions, we are called to obey His Word in our daily lives. Symbolism of the OfferingsEach element of the offering (lamb, flour, oil, wine) has symbolic significance, pointing to aspects of worship and foreshadowing Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Reflect on how these elements can deepen our understanding of worship today. Daily Devotion and SacrificeThe regularity of these offerings underscores the need for daily devotion and sacrifice in our spiritual walk. Consider how we can incorporate regular spiritual disciplines into our lives. God's Provision and AbundanceThe use of fine flour, oil, and wine in the offerings reflects God's provision and abundance. Trust in God's provision for our needs and respond with gratitude and generosity. Priestly Role of BelieversAs believers, we are called to be a "royal priesthood" ( 1 Peter 2:9). Reflect on how we can live out our priestly role by offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the detailed nature of the offerings in Exodus 29:40 reflect the character of God, and what does this teach us about our approach to worship? 2. In what ways do the elements of the offering (flour, oil, wine) symbolize aspects of our spiritual life and relationship with God? 3. How can we apply the principle of regular, daily offerings to our modern spiritual practices and disciplines? 4. What does the concept of being a "royal priesthood" mean for us today, and how can we fulfill this role in our communities? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust in God's provision, as reflected in the abundance of the offerings described in this passage? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 2This chapter provides further details on grain offerings, which are similar to the offering of fine flour mentioned in Exodus 29:40. Numbers 28This passage outlines the daily offerings, including the lamb, flour, oil, and wine, showing the regularity and importance of these sacrifices. Hebrews 10This New Testament passage discusses the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, which fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament sacrificial system. People Aaron, Ephah, Israelites, MosesPlaces Egypt, Mount SinaiTopics Beaten, Best, Clear, Deal, Drink, Drink-offering, Ephah, Fine, Flour, Fourth, Hin, Lamb, Libation, Meal, Measure, Mingled, Mixed, Offer, Offering, Oil, Olives, One-fourth, One-tenth, Pressed, Quarter, Tenth, Tenth-portion, Wheaten, WineDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 29:40 4488 oil
4544 wine Exodus 29:29-46 7745 ordination Exodus 29:38-40 4954 morning Exodus 29:38-41 4492 olive
4933 evening
5617 measures, liquid
7368 grain offering Exodus 29:38-42 7322 burnt offering Exodus 29:38-43 7422 ritual Library The Copies of Things in the Heavens
'And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2. On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. 3. And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail. 4. And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. 5. And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureEighth Day. Holiness and Indwelling.
And let them make me a holy place, that I may dwell among them.'--Ex. xxv. 8. 'And the tent shall be sanctified by my glory, and I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.'--Ex. xxix. 43, 45. The Presence of God makes holy, even when it descends but for a little while, as at Horeb, in the burning bush. How much more must that Presence make holy the place where it dwells, where it fixes its permanent abode! So much is this the case, that the place where God dwells …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One.
And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things. And as for you, the anointing which ye received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as His anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in Him.'--1 John ii. 20, 27. In the revelation by Moses of God's Holiness and His way of making holy, the priests, and specially the high priests, were the chief expression of God's Holiness in man. …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord! among the gods? Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou in Thy mercy hast led Thy people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength to the habitation of Thy holiness ... The holy place, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.' --Ex. xv. 11-17. In these words we have another step in advance in the revelation of Holiness. We have here for the first time Holiness predicated of God Himself. He …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ That the Ruler Should be Always Chief in Action.
The ruler should always be chief in action, that by his living he may point out the way of life to those that are put under him, and that the flock, which follows the voice and manners of the shepherd, may learn how to walk better through example than through words. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Twenty-Fourth Day. Holiness and Cleansing.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.'--2 Cor. vii. 1. That holiness is more than cleansing, and must be preceded by it, is taught us in more than one passage of the New Testament. 'Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself up for it, that He might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.' 'If a man cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer Man's Inability to Keep the Moral Law
Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them, in thought, word, and deed. In many things we offend all.' James 3: 2. Man in his primitive state of innocence, was endowed with ability to keep the whole moral law. He had rectitude of mind, sanctity of will, and perfection of power. He had the copy of God's law written on his heart; no sooner did God command but he obeyed. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments John's First Testimony to Jesus.
(Bethany Beyond Jordan, February, a.d. 27.) ^D John I. 19-34. ^d 19 And this is the witness of John [John had been sent to testify, "and" this is the matter of his testimony], when the Jews [The term "Jews" is used seventy times by John to describe the ruling classes of Judæa] sent unto him [In thus sending an embassy they honored John more than they ever honored Christ. They looked upon John as a priest and Judæan, but upon Jesus as a carpenter and Galilæan. It is probable that …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Covenant of Works
Q-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage, …
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