Leviticus 24:1-4 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The lighting of the sanctuary.

The face of Moses is glorious in the light of the gospel.

I. THE CANDLESTICK WAS AN EMBLEM OF THE CHURCH OF GOD . (See Revelation 1:20 .)

1 . The candlestick in the holy place was one.

2 . It carried seven lamps.

3 . The candlestick was of pure gold. This was to express the preciousness of the saints.

II. THE LIGHT IN THE CHURCHES IS THE WORD OF GOD . This may be taken in kindred senses.

1 . God's Word written.

2 . The personal Word of God.

III. THE OIL THAT SUSTAINS THE LIGHT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT 'S GRACE . No wonder it must be "pure oil olive beaten for the light."

1 . Jesus had the Spirit without measure.

2 . Of his fullness we receive grace.

IV. THE OIL WAS FURNISHED BY THE WORSHIPPERS .

1 . There is a sense in which believers bring the Holy Ghost.

2 . The Holy Ghost is nevertheless the Gift of God.

V. AARON AMONG THE LIGHTS REPRESENTED CHRIST AMONG HIS CHURCHES ,

1 . This we have from the nature of the case. The high priest was, generally, a type of Christ. So in this particular.

2 . We have it also by special revelation (see Revelation 1:13 ).

VI. THE CANDLESTICK WAS WITHOUT THE VAIL .

1 . The Churches shine in this world.

2 . The Shechinah was within the vail.