Leviticus 8:13-21 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The vesting of the priests and the offerings for them.

In the order of the ceremonies at the consecration of the priests, after the anointing of Aaron, we have—

I. THE CLOTHING OF AARON 'S SONS . ( Leviticus 8:13 .)

1 . They were types of Christians.

2 . Their holy garments resembled some of Aaron's.

3 . Moses also "put bonnets upon them."

II. THE OFFERINGS FOR THE PRIESTS . In respect to these we observe:

1 . The priests laid their hands upon the heads of the animals ( Revelation 5:14 , 18).

2 . The altar was purified with the blood (verses 15, 19).

(a) As respects its inhabitants.

(b) As respects itself. The inheritance of man is also redeemed by Christ from the curse of sin.

(c) The full effects of this will be seen "in the regeneration" or renewed state of the earth indicated in prophecy.

3 . The offerings were presented upon the altar.