Exodus 29:27 “Consecrate those parts of the ordination ram that belong to Aaron and his sons: the breast that was waved and the thigh that was presented.
In Exodus 29 alone there are four different types of offerings: the sin offering, the burnt offering, the wave offering, and the daily offerings. Everything is spelled out in excruciating detail. I get that God is laying the groundwork for the Israelites after 400 years of captivity in Egypt; but, it’s a lot.
Exodus 29:28 This is always to be the perpetual share from the Israelites for Aaron and his sons. It is the contribution the Israelites are to make to the Lord from their fellowship offerings.
And I can absolutely see how some can get caught up in “the letter of the law” as written in Exodus etc and lose sight of God altogether. I’m a rule follower from way back. There is something immensely satisfying about doing something “by the book.” But that becomes rote, muscle memory, and God wants our hearts.
Exodus 29:29 “Aaron’s sacred garments will belong to his descendants so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.
Precious Savior, Thank You for a basic understanding of how I function and what happens when I switch into “rule follower” mode. You want my heart, not just rote memorization or blind obedience. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 29:30 The son who succeeds him as priest and comes to the tent of meeting to minister in the Holy Place is to wear them seven days.
Have a blessed day.