Exodus 30
-The
descriptions and activities of the alter of incense, the incense itself, the washing
laver, and the anointing oil along with a census ransom contribution are given
here in this 30th chapter of Exodus. The incense shall bring a
soothing aroma to the LORD daily in front of the veil near the Ark of the
Testimony in front of the mercy seat. *Application* Ephesians 5:2 says, “and walk
in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering
and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 adds, “But thanks be to God, who
always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet
aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. For we are a fragrance of Christ
to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; to
the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life.
And who is adequate for these things?” Once again we see the Tabernacle
requirements reflected in the Christian life as the New Covenant takes shape
under the authority of Jesus Christ and His work. Giving Christ our lives and
presenting Him to others is the sweet aroma He desires in us.
-With the ransom contribution we see that all are
on an equal footing. It brings to my mind Acts 10:34, Galatians 3:28, and 1
Corinthians 12:13. God shows no partiality. There is no way the rich man can
buy off God and the poor cannot avoid paying his ransom. *Application* Thank
the LORD that Jesus Christ paid our ransom for sin on the cross. His blood
purchased our redemption with the Father. All to Him we owe!
-The laver of bronze for the washing depicts the cleanness
with which we must enter the holy place of God. *Application* Again, it is Jesus
Christ who washes all our sins away and allows us to boldly approach the throne
of God for our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
-The anointing oil represents the Spirit of God’s covering
for His most holy place. This again consecrates the activities of the priests in
the work of the LORD. *Application* The Holy Spirit must permeate all we do in the
Name of the LORD. Without His presence we are doing things in our own human strength.
This is never what God wills or has designed.
Verse to Memorize:
Exodus 30:10
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