Tuesday, April 18th 2017
key verse: 2
AARON TAKES OFFICE
Though Aaron's dedication is spoken by Moses, he instructs Aaron and his sons so that they fulfill their function for the people.
1. The glory of God appears (1-6)
Moses calles Aaron and his sons to offer sacrifices for their sins (2,8,12). Then, he instructs concerning the people. Aaron tells the people to bring their sacrifices and gather together. There will be a burnt offering for sin, a peace offering and an offering of finest flour (2,3). This tells us a lot about the order of the rituel, which seem logical: it sheds light on three fundamental aspects: 1) atonement for sins, 2) life consecration, 3) communion with God in the eucharistic meal. Thus, Moses says to those assembled that the glory of God will appear. Truly, at the entrance to the tent, God appears and manifests his glory as a sign of approval and ratification of all that was accomplished (see also Ex. 20:34).
2. The offerings of Aaron and his sons (7-24)
Aaron and his sons collaborate to offer sacrifices to God, the sons' role being primarily for handing the blood. First, Aaron gives the burnt sin offering which atones for his and the people's sin. After that, he offers an oblation for the people and perfoms the atonement for them. He offers the calf for his own sin (8-14). The oblation of the people is composed of: a goat for sin and an ox and ram for the peace offering. After the sacrifices are offered, Aaron blesses the people. Both Moses and Aaron enter the tent, come back out and bless the people. A consuming fire falls and the joy of the people is followed by pious fear.
Prayer: Lord, make me fulfill your order with your assembly, so that we may see your glory appear.
Bottom line: the glory of the Lord will appear
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