Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2021
Saturday, November 20, 2021
This is the law of the peace sacrifice that someone can present to Jehovah (Lev. 7:11).
This was a freewill offering that the Israelites made out of love for their God, Jehovah. The one who made the offering, his family and the priests ate the meat of the sacrificed animal. But certain parts of the animal were only for Jehovah. Which? Jehovah considered the fat to be the best part of the animal. He also specified that some vital organs, such as the kidneys, had special value (Lev. 3: 6, 12, 14-16). So Jehovah was particularly happy when an Israelite volunteered his vital organs and fat. The Israelite making this offering demonstrated his deep desire to give Jehovah his best. Similarly, Jesus offered his best to his Father, serving him whole-souled out of love for him (John 14:31). For Jesus, it was a pleasure to do God's will (Ps. 40: 8). How it must have pleased Jehovah to see the willingness of his Son to serve him! w19.11 22-23 pars. 9, 10
What do we learn from the use of incense on the Day of Atonement?
What do we learn from the use of incense on the Day of Atonement? The Bible compares the prayers of God's faithful servants to incense (Ps. 141: 2; Rev. 5: 8). Let us remember that the high priest carried the incense before Jehovah with great respect. Similarly, when we turn to God in prayer, we do so with deep respect. We value very much that the Creator of the universe allows us to approach him, as a son does with his father (James 4: 8). He accepts us as his friends (Ps. 25:14). This is such an honor for us that we don't want to do anything to displease you.
What does the high priest burn the incense before offering the sacrifices teach us about Jesus?
Keep in mind that the high priest was to burn the incense before offering the sacrifices. This ensured that he had Jehovah's approval. What do we learn? When Jesus was on earth, He had to do something important before He could offer His life in sacrifice, something more important than saving humanity. In order for Jehovah to accept his sacrifice, he had to loyally obey him throughout his life. In this way, he showed that the right thing to do is to live as Jehovah commands us. Jesus proved that his Father's sovereignty is right and his way of ruling is just.
Why did Jehovah like everything that Jesus did during his life on earth?
Jesus perfectly obeyed Jehovah's righteous standards throughout his life on earth. No temptation or trial, not even the prospect of horrible death, weakened his desire to defend his Father's way of ruling (Philippians 2: 8). Jesus prayed with “loud cries and tears” when faced with trials (Heb. 5: 7). His sincere prayers came from a loyal heart and strengthened his desire to be obedient. These prayers were to Jehovah like the pleasant smell of incense. Everything that Jesus did during his life pleased his Father and vindicated divine sovereignty.
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