Leviticus:8

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* Verse 1-13 - The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared , and the laws of the sacrifices given . Aaron and his sons were washed with water , to signify that they ought to purify themselves from all sinful dispositions , and ever after to keep themselves pure . Christ washes those from their sins in his own blood whom he makes kings and priests to our God , Revelation strkjv @1:5 ,6 . and those that draw near to God must be washed in pure water , Hebrews strkjv @10:22 . The anointing of Aaron was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit , which was not given by measure to him . All believers have received the anointing . * Verse 14-36 - In these types we see our great High Priest , even Christ Jesus , solemnly appointed , anointed , and invested with his sacred office , by his own blood , and the influences of his Holy Spirit . He sanctifies the ordinances of religion , to the benefit of his people and the honour of God the Father ; who for his sake accepts our worship , though it is polluted with sin . We may also rejoice , that he is a merciful and faithful High Priest , full of compassion to the feeble-minded and tempest-tossed soul . All true Christians are consecrated to be spiritual priests . We should seriously ask ourselves , whether in our daily walk we study to maintain this character ? and abound in spiritual sacrifices , acceptable to God through Christ ? If so , still there is no cause for boasting . Let us not despise our fellow-sinners ; but remembering what we have done , and how we are saved , let us seek and pray for their salvation . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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