Leviticus 6

 

Leviticus 6 - The Trespass Offering cont.

 

A sin against a neighbor is a sin against God.  Restitution had to be made with an additional penalty of one-fifth added..  A fifth would be a double tithe.  God is no respecter of persons. The fire on the altar was to burn continually.  The burnt offering was left on the altar all night and the fire was kept burning so that the whole offering would be consumed.  This speaks of the fact that we are to offer ourselves a living sacrifice to God.  There is a challenge to every believer today because God delights in the continual obedience of His children.  Today we need to offer our hearts and lives to Him, if we are to be saved.

God gave instructions of the garment of the priest.  He was to put on a long robe, and a linen breech.  The flesh must be covered totally.  God is teaching that He cannot accept the works of the flesh.  Galatians 5:19-21. It is only the fruit of the Holy Spirit which is acceptable to Him.  Galatians 5:22-23. The priest removed the garments he wore when he removed the ashes, and he put on a fresh suit.  The ashes of the altar spoke primarily of the judgment of sin and even the ashes were contaminated.  They must be taken out and put in a clean place. A fresh supply of wood was to be made in the morning and a burnt offering made for the whole camp. The continual burning on the altar should remind us that the fire of God burns continually.

The offeror is a worshiper who stands before the altar rejoicing before God.  The priest performs for him.  The priests were not only eat, but also they were to offer a tithe meal offering.  The priest who received a tenth was in turn to offer a tenth. We are all to have a part in the giving.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary