Good evening. As we continue this evening, we come to chapters 8, 9, and 10. As we get started, imagine an ordination service for someone entering into the ministry. What images and activities come to your mind?
Well, as we examine chapter 8, we see Aaron and his sons being ordained into their ministry as the priests. So, whoever has the first 2 keys, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 8:1-17, 8:18-36)
What lasting impression do you think God intended for this proceeding to have on everyone?
Why apply blood on the priest’s right ear, right thumb, and right thumb?
Well, the commentary combines chapters 8 and 9, so I will wait until we are done with chapter 9 to read what it has to say.
But before we move on to chapter 9, does anyone have anything that they would like to add about chapter 8?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and move on to the next chapter. Here in chapter 9, we are reading about the priests beginning their ministry. Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 9:1-24)
What is the significance of the ministry beginning on the “eighth day”? (8:33)
Why do you think that the sacrifice for Aaron’s sin was made before the one for the people’s sin?
What is the significance of the fiery “grand finale”?
Hebrews 7:11-28 tells us that Jesus is now our High Priest. How does that affect your spiritual journey?
At this time, allow me to read for you what the commentary had to say about chapters 8 and 9 as a whole. It says, (READ COMMENTARY)
Now, before we move on, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and take a look at chapter 10 tonight as well. Here in chapter 10, we are reading about the death of Nadab and Abihu. So, whoever has the last key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 10:1-20)
Why do you think that the death of Aaron’s sons is included here?
Why were their lives taken?
At this time, allow me to read for you what the commentary has to say about chapter 10. It says, (READ COMMENTARY)
Now, before we close this evening, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?
Well, if that is all, for next time we will take a look at chapters 11, 12, and 13.
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