New Hope Daily SOAP: Leviticus 8

Pastor Vicki Harrison

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Leviticus 8:5-9, Moses said to the assembly, “This is what the Lord has commanded to be done.” Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them with water. He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe and put the ephod on him. He also fastened the ephod with a decorative waistband, which he tied around him. He placed the breastpiece on him and put the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. Then he placed the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the sacred emblem, on the front of it, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Chapter 8 details the ordination procedures for Aaron and his sons.  They are quite elaborate and we might be tempted to question why such ceremony was needed.  But there is purpose and meaning in all of God's commands.  Each of the instructions point to the importance of the priests' role.  Aaron and his sons were set apart to do God's work on behalf of the whole community.  Every detail, each fancy waistband, every bit of anointing oil, were all intended to demonstrate the presence of a holy, powerful God and that these priests were linked to him. 

Let's pray...God, we are thankful for the purpose and meaning found in each of your commands.  We are thankful that your presence was with the people of Israel and your presence is with us now through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Help us experience your presence today in a mighty way.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.