Leviticus 14:10-32 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The cleansing of the leper-ceremony in the tabernacle.

The ceremonies for the cleansing of the leper were distributed into two series. The first were conducted "outside the camp." This suggests that the leper must be taken not only as a type of sinners in general, but of the "sinners of the Gentiles" in particular (comp. Hebrews 13:10-12 ). The ceremony in the tabernacle, therefore, must refer to the reception of the Gentiles by the gospel into the fellowship of the saints. We notice—

I. THE PRESENTATION .

1 . This took place on the eighth day.

2 . He was introduced by the priest.

3 . The leper did not appear empty.

II. THE CEREMONIES OF THE PRESENTATION .

1 . The sacrifices were of all the kinds.

2 . The baptisms were ample.

3 . The circumstances of the poor are considered.