Bible Chapter: Leviticus 9 & 10

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Aaron and his sons began their priestly ministry.  God had high expectations and standards for them.  He expected them to live a holy life.  Because of their positions, people would look up to them.  They were expected to set an example for the rest to follow.  They had to be sober and in control, especially as they were fulfilling their priestly duties.  They could not give control of their lives to any power other than God.
    The sacrifices offered teaches all about the substitutionary atonement.  This fancy sounding term means that God accepts a substitute sacrifice.  The animals that were sacrificed for the sins people committed were a substitute for the forgiveness of sins.  The innocent died in the place of the sinful.  This is exactly what Jesus did on the cross.  He died in the place of every human to provide forgiveness.  His blood satisfied the righteousness of God the Father to punish sins.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    We see God’s attitude about what He expected from the priests with what happened to Nadab and Abihu.  They disobeyed God by offering strange fire before Him.  God’s judgement was swift and sure and no one missed the point.  God is looking for obedience.

3.  How can I help someone?
    People need to learn God’s principles for life.  They are not simply to control, but to help people have the best life possible and receive the blessings that come from God.  Obedience is always the best choice.