Leviticus 9 · Grade 5
Glory and Fire
Read and Think
After the seven days of ordination, on the eighth day Aaron began his ministry. Moses explained the purpose of the day: This is the thing which Yahweh commanded that you should do; and Yahweh's glory shall appear to you. All the preparation in Exodus and Leviticus pointed toward this moment of meeting with God.
Aaron first offered a calf as a sin offering and a ram as a burnt offering for himself, then the people's goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb for a burnt offering, a grain offering, and an ox and a ram for peace offerings. The order matters: first sin is dealt with, then the whole offering is given, and then fellowship is enjoyed. Aaron lifted his hands and blessed the people.
Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting, came out, and blessed the people; and Yahweh's glory appeared to all the people. Fire came out from before Yahweh and consumed the burnt offering. The people shouted, and fell on their faces. In John 1 we read that the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we saw His glory. In Jesus, God's glory came near in a person.
Show What You Know
What did all the preparation point toward?
What order did the offerings follow?
What did the people do when fire came from God?
Where does John 1 say we saw God's glory?
Who did Aaron offer for before the people?
Crossword
Across
- The people fell on their ____.
- God's ____ appeared to all.
- What the people did when fire came.
Down
- This happened on the ____ day.
- Came from the Lord to the altar.
- Moses and Aaron did this for the people.
Think About It
What does it mean to fall on your face before God?
Where have you seen God's glory or goodness in your life this year?
Memory Verse
“Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting, and came out, and blessed the people; and Yahweh’s glory appeared to all the people.”
Leviticus 9:23 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for showing me Your glory. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why did God show His glory after the offerings were made?
- How should God's greatness shape the way we worship?
- What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?
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