Question 1

What is the main purpose of the consecration of Aaron and his sons?

Accepted Answer

The consecration of Aaron and his sons sets them apart to serve as priests before God. They are washed with water, clothed in special garments, anointed with oil, and marked with blood from the sacrifices. All of this shows that they cannot serve God in a casual way. They need cleansing, covering, and a sacrifice for sin. The whole process makes clear that the priesthood is not a human idea but a calling from God, and that anyone who stands between God and the people must first be made holy by God Himself.

Question 2

Why did Aaron and his sons have blood put on their ear, thumb, and big toe?

Accepted Answer

The blood on the tip of the right ear, the thumb of the right hand, and the big toe of the right foot shows that the whole life of the priest belongs to God. The ear points to what they listen to, the hand to what they do, and the foot to where they go. Their hearing, their work, and their walk are all to be guided by God’s will. The blood also shows that this dedication only happens through atonement, not through their own goodness. They must be marked by sacrifice in every part of their service.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the bullock, rams, and bread used in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The young bull is used as a sin offering. Aaron and his sons lay their hands on its head to show that the sacrifice stands in their place and that they need forgiveness. One ram is a burnt offering, burned wholly on the altar, showing complete surrender to God. The other ram is called the ram of consecration and is linked with fellowship and peace. Parts of it, along with unleavened bread, cakes, and wafers, are placed in the priests’ hands and waved before God. The unleavened bread points to sincerity and purity, fitting for those who serve in God’s presence.

Question 4

Why were Aaron and his sons washed, dressed, and anointed before serving as priests?

Accepted Answer

The washing with water shows that those who serve God must be cleansed from sin and impurity. The special garments set Aaron and his sons apart from the rest of the people and remind everyone that this work is holy. The anointing oil poured on Aaron’s head points to God’s Spirit and power being given for this calling. Together, washing, clothing, and anointing teach that no one is fit to serve God by nature. God Himself must cleanse, clothe, and equip those He calls into His service.

Question 5

Why did the consecration of the priests last seven days?

Accepted Answer

The consecration lasting seven days shows completeness and thoroughness. Each day a bull is offered for a sin offering, the altar is cleansed and anointed, and the same pattern is repeated. This steady process teaches that holiness is not a quick act but a settled state given by God. It also links the priesthood with God’s finished work in creation, which is often marked by seven days. By the end of the seven days, the priests and the altar are fully set apart for ongoing service in God’s presence.

Question 6

What is the significance of the daily lambs offered morning and evening?

Accepted Answer

The two lambs, one in the morning and one at evening, are called a continual burnt offering. They show that the people’s relationship with God rests on ongoing atonement, not on a single moment. Every day, at set times, a lamb is burned along with grain, oil, and wine. This regular pattern teaches Israel to remember sin, seek mercy, and live in constant dependence on God. God promises to meet with His people at the tabernacle in connection with these offerings, tying His presence to the sacrifice He appointed.

Question 7

Why were only Aaron and his sons allowed to eat the consecration meat and bread?

Accepted Answer

Aaron and his sons eat the flesh of the ram of consecration and the bread at the door of the tabernacle, but no stranger may eat it. This food is called holy because it is tied directly to the atonement and consecration of the priests. By eating it, they share in what the sacrifice has done for them and show close fellowship with God. Limiting it to the priests protects the special character of this meal and teaches that holy things are not to be treated like common food or shared carelessly.

Question 8

What does this passage teach about God’s desire to live among His people?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the passage, God says He will meet Israel at the tabernacle, sanctify it by His glory, and dwell among them. All the washing, clothing, sacrifices, and daily offerings lead to this goal: God living with His people and being their God. He reminds them that He brought them out of Egypt so that He might dwell among them. This shows that God’s rescue is not only from slavery but into a close relationship where He is present, speaks to them, and is known by them as their Lord.

Question 9

How does the consecration of Aaron and his sons point forward to Jesus?

Accepted Answer

This passage prepares the way for a greater High Priest. The priests need washing, special clothes, anointing, and repeated sacrifices, which shows their weakness and sinfulness. Jesus needs none of this for Himself, yet He fulfills what these pictures point to. He is perfectly pure, fully dedicated, and offers Himself as the final sacrifice. The daily lambs hint at the need for constant atonement, which is finally met in His one complete offering. In Him, God’s people have a priest and a sacrifice that never fail, and God dwells with them forever.

Exodus 29:1

And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest’s office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,

Consecration of the Priests

The Order of the Sacrifices

Food for the Priests

The Daily Offerings

God Will Dwell among the People

Consecration of the Priests

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Exodus 29:1

And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest’s office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,

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Consecration of the Priests

The Order of the Sacrifices

Food for the Priests

The Daily Offerings

God Will Dwell among the People

Consecration of the Priests

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