The Third Book of Moses Leviticus
THE name of this book may seem hard, but see what the first four letters spell, —a mall’s name. It is Levi, who was one of the older sons of Jacob. The families of his children were called Levites, and Moses and Aaron were of one family.
God had chosen Aaron and his sons for all the work in the Tabernacle: to take care of the golden lamps; burn incense; put the bread on the gold table; and offer the many sacrifices. The fire on the big brass altar in the court was never to be out (Chapter 6:13).
The Lord told Moses and Aaron just how all was to be done, and they were to call the people together and tell them God’s word, so even the boys and girls would hear God’s wishes (Chapter 8:3-5). Moses wrote down all this, so the people and the priests should not forget what God said: and Leviticus is the book.
Two of Aaron’s sons thought they need not do exactly God’s way, and did not take the incense and fire as He had said, and God sent out fire, causing them to die (Chapter 10:1,2).
Notice the first words of this book, “And the Lord called unto Moses and spake”; then turn the pages and see how many chapters begin, “And the Lord spake”; and those words also come within, the chapters. We too, can learn from these words of God, although we no longer need offer those sacrifices.
Can you name the first two books of Moses?
ML 07/25/1937