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#22-27 The priests were solemnly to bless the people in the name
of the Lord. To be under the almighty protection of God our
Saviour; to enjoy his favour as the smile of a loving Father, or
as the cheering beams of the sun; while he mercifully forgives
our sins, supplies our wants, consoles the heart, and prepares
us by his grace for eternal glory; these things form the
substance of this blessing, and the sum total of all blessings.
In so rich a list of mercies worldly joys are not worthy to be
mentioned. Here is a form of prayer. The name Jehovah is three
times repeated. The Jews think there is some mystery; and we
know what it is, the New Testament having explained it. There we
are directed to expect the blessing from the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the love of the Father, and the communion of the
Holy Ghost, #2Co 13:14|; each of which Persons is Jehovah, and
yet they are not three Lords, but one Lord.
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* The offerings of the princes at the dedication of the
tabernacle. (1-9) The offerings of the princes at the dedication
of the altar. (10-89)
#1-9 The offering of the princes to the service of the
tabernacle was not made till it was fully set up. Necessary
observances must always take place of free-will offerings. The
more any are advanced, the greater opportunity they have of
serving God and their generation. No sooner was the tabernacle
set up, than provision is made for the removal of it. Even when
but just settled in the world, we must be preparing for changes
and removes, especially for the great change.
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#10-89 The princes and great men were most forward in the
service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of
the highest rank; they ought to use their honour and power,
their estate and interest, to promote religion and the service
of God in the places where they live. Though it was a time of
joy and rejoicing, yet still, in the midst of their sacrifices,
we find a sin-offering. As, in our best services, we are
conscious that there is sin, there should be repentance, even in
our most joyful services. In all approaches to God we must by
faith look to Christ as the Sin-offering. They brought their
offerings each on a day. God's work should not be done
confusedly, or in a hurry; take time, and we shall have done the
sooner, or, at least, we shall have done the better. If services
are to be done for twelve days together, we must not call it a
task and a burden. All their offerings were the same; all the
tribes of Israel had an equal share in the altar, and an equal
interest in the sacrifices offered upon it. He who now spake to
Moses, as the Shechinah or Divine Majesty, from between the
Cherubim, was the Eternal Word, the second Person in the
Trinity; for all God's communion with man is by his Son, by whom
he made the world, and rules the church, who is the same
yesterday, to-day, and for ever.