Leviticus 8:1-6 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The baptism of Aaron and his sons.

Hitherto this book consists of precepts and directions concerning the sacrifices and services of the tabernacle; but here a new section commences, in which the directions are described as carried into effect. This section appropriately commences with the history of the consecration of Aaron and his sons, with whom principally was to rest the carrying out of the laws. The verses before us describe—

I. THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE CEREMONY .

1 . These were directed by the Lord.

2 . His directions were given by the hand of Moses.

(a) Moses was faithful "as a servant," Christ "as a Son."

(b) The house of Moses was ceremonial and typical, that of Christ spiritual and living (see Hebrews 3:1-6 ).

3 . The congregation was assembled to witness the ceremony.

II. THE BAPTISM OF AARON AND HIS SONS .

1 . This was the initiatory rite of the consecration.

2 . It set forth the necessity of purity in the servants of God.

3 . As to the form of this baptism.