Leviticus 8:22-36 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The ram of consecration.

This and the ceremonies connected form the principal subject of the verses now recited. We notice—

I. THAT IT WAS A PEACE OFFERING .

1 . The first ram was a burnt offering.

2 . Burnt offerings were usually accompanied by peace offerings.

II. THAT ITS BLOOD WAS USED IN A REMARKABLE WAY .

1 . It was sprinkled upon Aaron.

(a) On the tip of his right ear, to express obedience ( Exodus 21:6 ). And our Lord's obedience was unto death ( Philippians 2:8 ).

(b) On the thumb of the right hand, to express the service of doing. Christ fulfilled all righteousness, and finished the work that was given him to do ( John 4:34 ; John 5:17 ; John 9:4 ; John 17:4 ; Hebrews 10:5-7 ).

(c) On the great toe of the right foot, to express the ways. All the ways of Jesus were infinitely pleasing to God ( Psalms 1:6 ; Psalms 18:20 , Psalms 18:21 ; Acts 10:38 ).

(d) The comprehensive teaching here is the complete consecration of all faculties and energies (see 1 Peter 1:15 ).

2 . It was sprinkled upon Aaron's sons.

III. THAT IT FILLED THE HANDS OF AARON AND HIS SONS .

1 . It was treated as a wave offering.

2 . The ceremonies of the consecration lasted seven days.