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Biblical Principle #209: Israel to Offer its Firsts to God
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, God told Israel to offer its first and best to God. Explanation In the Law of Moses, GOD gave several instructions about “first’s.” Israelites were instructed to give or redeem these firsts: 28 You shall not delay to offer the first of your threshing floor and fruit…
Biblical Principle #203: God Forbid Child Sacrifice
Biblical Principles List Principle God specifically forbid Israel from sacrificing their children. Explanation GOD specifically forbid Israel from sacrificing their children: 1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Again, you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the resident aliens dwelling in Israel, gives any…
Biblical Principle #202: Punishment for Sacrificing to Other Gods was Death
Biblical Principles List Principle Any Israelite who sacrificed to another god was to be put to death. Explanation We previously established that GOD forbid idolatry and any worship of other gods besides Himself. The punishment for sacrificing to other gods was death: 19 He who sacrifices to any god except to the Lord alone, he…
Biblical Principle #173: Priests Received Israel’s Firstfruits
Biblical Principles List Principle God gave the firstfruits of Israel’s blessings to the priests as provisions for them and their family. Explanation GOD provided special blessings for the Levitical priests. Among these blessings were the first and best of Israel’s produce and reproduction.
Biblical Principle #159: Levitical Priesthood Began Serving Israel
Biblical Principles List Principle Having completed their consecration period, Aaron and his sons began serving as Israel’s priests. Explanation We have previously established (here and here) the significant preparations that were necessary for Aaron and his sons to serve as Israel’s priests. Such measures were necessary because GOD is holy and does not allow sinful…
Biblical Principle #158: Atonement, Consecration, and Anointing of the Priests
Biblical Principles List Principle Aaron and his sons were atoned for, consecrated, and anointed as they began their priestly duties. Explanation For the Levitical priesthood to be acceptable to GOD, it first had to be properly initiated. We previously observed that Aaron and his sons were washed and then dressed in the priestly garments. Several…
Biblical Principle #147: Israel’s Priests Offered Sacrifices Twice Daily
Biblical Principles List Principle The priests of Israel had to offer burnt sacrifices and drink offerings twice a day. Explanation GOD instructed Moses to have the priests, beginning with Aaron and his sons, offer daily burnt sacrifices to GOD before the tabernacle, once in the morning, and once at evening. 38 “Now this is what…
Biblical Principle #145: God Appointed Aaron and His Sons as Priests
Biblical Principles List Principle God appointed Aaron and his sons to serve as His priests under the Law of Moses. Explanation As GOD continued revealing His will to Moses upon Mount Sinai, He appointed Aaron and Aaron’s sons to serve as priests. 1 “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among…
Biblical Principle #82: God Tests Individuals
Biblical Principles List Principle Sometimes God tests individuals. Explanation Genesis 22 records one of the Bible’s more heartwrenching stories. Abraham had walked with GOD for years since GOD called Abraham to leave his homeland. GOD knew Abraham’s character. And yet, GOD tested Abraham—with the greatest test of Abraham’s life. 1 Now it came to pass…