Números 29

Números 29

Meyer - Our Daily Homily - Numbers 29:1, 7, 12, 35 Ye shall do no servile work. There was a good deal of work to be done, but it was not servile work. Throughout the seventh month, the work centered around the Tabernacle and the service of God, rather than around the tents and occupations of Israel as at other times. The same distinction is clearly made by the Apostle; our faith and salvation are not of works, lest any man should boast; but we are created in Christ Jesus unto good works (Ephesians 2:9–10). Do not work up to the Cross, but down from it. — We must come empty-handed to the Cross, and receive forgiveness and eternal life; but these will immediately begin to vindicate their presence in the fruits of righteousness. None work like those who have been saved by the grace of God — but their work is not servile work; not that of slaves, but of sons. Many confuse these, trying to work for salvation, instead of receiving it first and then working. Do not work up to union with Christ, but from it. — We cannot unite ourselves to the true Vine by any activity of ours; our only resort is to lay ourselves at the feet of the great Husbandman, that He may graft us into living union with Jesus. When once that union is consummated, through our yielded nature, the Root begins to pour his mighty energy. Fruit-bearing is not servile work; but easy, natural, blessed. Do not work up to Pentecost, but out from it. — We cannot win the gift of the blessed Paraclete. No tears, prayers, agonies of soul, can purchase it. It must be received by a single act of faith. But when once He is in us in his fulness, then tears, and prayers. and strivings for the salvation of men flow out without effort. But there is no servility, no strain no restraint, save that of love. Happy New Year! Rend your heart, and not your garments; return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful. —Joel 2:13 Today's Scripture: Joel 2:12-17 Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is regarded as the anniversary of the day that God created the world. The celebration begins with a blast of the shofar (ram’s horn) to announce that the God who created the world is still the One ruling it. The blowing of the horn also begins a 10-day period of self-examination and repentance leading to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:23-32; Numbers 29:1-6). The prophet Joel urged people not to just go through the motions of repentance, but to turn from their sins and obey God (Joel 2:13). In his day, tearing garments was a sign of sorrow for sin. It made a good show, but it didn’t impress God. He was more concerned with their hearts. Especially interesting is the basis for Joel’s appeal. It wasn’t only to avoid God’s wrath, but also to enjoy God’s grace, compassion, and love. Sometimes we think of God as being heavy-handed with punishment and tight-fisted with mercy. The words of Joel remind us that the opposite is true. The Lord is slow to punish and eager to forgive. When I tried to cover my sin, My guilt I could not shake; But when I sought Your mercy, Lord, My sin I did forsake. —Hess Confession is the key that opens the door to forgiveness. Table of Feasts of the LORD Source: Believer's Study Bible Numbers 29:2 'You shall offer a burnt offering as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs one year old without defect; Nu 29:8,36 28:19,27 Heb 10:10-14 Numbers 29 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries BURNT OFFERING ON FEAST OF TRUMPETS Note that burnt offering (see word study on 'olah) is a key word in Numbers 29, occurring 16x in 15v - Num 29:2 Num 29:6 Num 29:8 Num 29:11 Num 29:13 Num 29:16 Num 29:19 Num 29:22 Num 29:25 Num 29:28 Num 29:31 Num 29:34 Num 29:36 Num 29:38 Num 29:39 You shall offer a burnt offering as a soothing aroma to the LORD: one bull, one ram, and seven male lambs one year old without defect; Soothing (sweet) (05207) see nihoah, Aroma (07381) see reah (See foreshadowing of Jesus Christ). Burnt offering (05930)('olah from 'alah = to ascend and thus the picture of going up in smoke) refers to a whole burnt offering (one which goes up in smoke), which was voluntary, was understood as a sacrificial gift to God, resulting in a pleasing aroma acceptable to Jehovah (Lev 1:9). The presenter laid hands on the sacrifice which many feel signifies they saw the animal sacrifice as their substitute. The blood was sprinkled on the altar (Lev 1:6) When this offering was properly carried out (including a right heart attitude not just a "going through the motions," [which was not pleasing to God - Jer 6:20, Jer 7:21, 23, 24, see David - Ps 51:16-17+] not just an external "work," but an internal submission and obedience to Jehovah), they made atonement and were acceptable before Jehovah. The total burning indicated (or should have indicated) total consecration of the presenter's heart and soul and life to Jehovah. Burnt offering - 30x in 27v in Numbers 28-29 - Num. 28:3; Num. 28:6; Num. 28:10; Num. 28:11; Num. 28:13; Num. 28:14; Num. 28:15; Num. 28:19; Num. 28:23; Num. 28:24; Num. 28:27; Num. 28:31; Num. 29:2; Num. 29:6; Num. 29:8; Num. 29:11; Num. 29:13; Num. 29:16; Num. 29:19; Num. 29:22; Num. 29:25; Num. 29:28; Num. 29:31; Num. 29:34; Num. 29:36; Num. 29:38; Num. 29:39; As noted a key feature of 'olah appears to be that among the Israelite sacrifices only 'olah is wholly burned, rather than partially burned and eaten by the worshipers and/or the priest. Thus, the whole animal is brought up to the altar and the whole is offered as a gift (minha) in homage to Yahweh. Whole offering would be a better rendering in English to convey the theology. It is indeed burned, but the burning is essentially secondary to the giving of the whole creature to Yahweh. Burnt Offering - 'olah , "what ascends" in smoke to God, being wholly consumed to ashes. Part of every offering was burnt in the sacred fire, the symbol of God's presence; but this was wholly burnt, as a "whole burnt offering." (Fausset's Bible Dictionary) Easton on Burnt Offering - It was the most frequent form of sacrifice, and apparently the only one mentioned in the book of Genesis. Such were the sacrifices offered by Abel (Ge 4:3,4 , here called Minhah; I.e., "a gift"), Noah (Ge 8:20), Abraham (Ge 22:2,7,8,13 ), and by the Hebrews in Egypt (Ex 10:25). The law of Moses afterwards prescribed the occasions and the manner in which burnt sacrifices were to be offered. There were "the continual burnt offering" (Ex 29:38-42; Lev 6:9-13), "the burnt offering of every sabbath," which was double the daily one (Nu 28:9,10), "the burnt offering of every month" (Nu 28:11-15), the offerings at the Passover (Nu 19-23), at Pentecost (Leviticus 23:16), the feast of Trumpets (Nu 23:23-25), and on the day of Atonement (Lev 16:1-34). (Easton's Bible Dictionary) Related Resources: Baker Evangelical Dictionary Burnt Offering Holman Bible Dictionary Burnt Offerings Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Burnt-Offering Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Burnt-Offering International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Burnt Offering Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Burnt-offerings McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Burnt-Offering (2) Burnt-Offering, Altar Of. (2) Burnt-Offering, Altar Of. The Jewish Encyclopedia Burnt Offering Torrey Topical Textbook Burnt Offering THIS PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT SUMMARY SINCE IT BASED ENTIRELY ON SCRIPTURE. To be offered only to the Lord Judges 13:16 Specially acceptable Genesis 8:21 ; Leviticus 1:9,13,17 The most ancient of all sacrifices Genesis 4:4 ; 8:20; 22:2,13 ; Job 1:5 Offered by the Jews before the law Exodus 10:25 ; 24:5 TO BE TAKEN FROM Guilt transferred to, by imposition of hands Leviticus 1:4 ; Numbers 8:12 REQUIRED TO BE Killed, if a beast, by the person who brought it Leviticus 1:5,11 Killed, if a bird, by the priest Leviticus 1:15 For the people at large, killed and prepared by the Levites Ezekiel 44:11 A male without blemish Leviticus 1:3 ; 22:19 Voluntary Leviticus 1:3 ; 22:18,19 Presented at the door of the tabernacle Leviticus 1:3 ; Deuteronomy 12:6,11,14 Offered by priests only Leviticus 1:9 ; Ezekiel 44:15 Entirely burned Leviticus 1:8,9,12,13 ; 6:9 Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar Leviticus 1:5,11 If a bird, the blood was wrung out at the side of the altar Leviticus 1:15 Ashes of, collected at foot of the altar, and conveyed Without the camp Leviticus 6:11 Skin of, given to the priests for clothing Leviticus 7:8 ; Genesis 3:21 WAS OFFERED Every morning and evening Exodus 29:38-42 Every sabbath day Numbers 28:9,10 The first day of every month Numbers 28:11 The seven days of unleavened bread Numbers 28:19,24 The day of atonement Leviticus 16:3,5 ; Numbers 29:8 At consecration priests Leviticus 9:2,12-14 At consecration of kings 1 Chronicles 29:21-23 For Nazarites after defilement, or at the end of their vow Numbers 6:11,14 For the healed leper Leviticus 14:13,19,20 At dedication of sacred places Numbers 7:15 ; 1 Kings 8:64 After great mercies 1 Samuel 6:14 ; 2 Samuel 24:22,25 Before going to war 1 Samuel 7:9 With sounds of trumpets at feasts Numbers 10:10 The fat, &c of all peace offerings laid on, and consumed with The daily Leviticus 3:5; 6:12 Of the wicked, not accepted by God Isaiah 1:10,11 ; Jeremiah 6:19,20 ; Amos 5:22 Obedience better than 1 Samuel 15:22 ; Jeremiah 7:21-23 Abraham tried by the command to offer Isaac as Genesis 22:1-24 Incapable of removing sin, and reconciling to God Psalm 40:6 ; 50:8 ; Hebrews 10:6 The most costly, no adequate tribute to God Isaiah 40:16 ; Psalm 50:9-13 Guilt of unauthorised persons offering 1 Samuel 13:12,13 Guilt of offering, except in the place appointed Leviticus 17:8,9 Of human victims execrated Deuteronomy 12:31 ; 2 Kings 3:27 ; Jeremiah 7:31 ; 19:5 ILLUSTRATIVE OF The offering of Christ Ephesians 5:2 ; Hebrews 10:8-10 Numbers 29:3 also their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for the bull, two-tenths for the ram, Numbers 29 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries also their grain offering, fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for the bull, two-tenths for the ram, G Campbell