Leviticus 9-10

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by: Debbie Galyen

05/03/2025

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“Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering ... And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown” (9:24). Far from being an empty ritual, when the Israelites offered sacrifices by faith, according to God’s instructions, he was truly present in their midst. However, when Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu offered “unauthorized” incense to the Lord, as if they could control spiritual power, “they died before the Lord” (10:2). Humans did not control God’s holy presence.

“Before all the people I will be glorified” (10:3). God is glorified when we refuse to accept counterfeit, manipulative, or thoughtless worship, but instead recognize the privilege of being in his holy presence.

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“Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering ... And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown” (9:24). Far from being an empty ritual, when the Israelites offered sacrifices by faith, according to God’s instructions, he was truly present in their midst. However, when Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu offered “unauthorized” incense to the Lord, as if they could control spiritual power, “they died before the Lord” (10:2). Humans did not control God’s holy presence.

“Before all the people I will be glorified” (10:3). God is glorified when we refuse to accept counterfeit, manipulative, or thoughtless worship, but instead recognize the privilege of being in his holy presence.

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