Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24
Chapter 9And so it came to pass on the eighth day that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel; and he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the Lord ( Leviticus 9:1-2 ).Now Aaron is to begin his ministry. First of all with a calf for a sin offering, a ram for a burnt offering and,Take ye the kid of the goats for a sin offering; a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Leviticus 9:1-24
Inaugural Ministries of AaronSUGGESTIVE READINGSLeviticus 9:1.—On the eighth day. It was the dawn of their Sabbath, and followed a week of seclusion within the tabernacle, where they had daily presented their consecration offerings. With what solemn eagerness they must have anticipated this day: the day of their inauguration into their public ministry as God’s priests for Israel. Moreover, the day was to be distinguished by a sublime manifestation of “the glory of Jehovah” unto them and before... read more