Finding the Messiah in Leviticus. December 16
Leviticus 21:16-24
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4,5
Fanny Crosby, the great hymn writer, was blind; so was George Matheson, author, hymn writer, and preacher. Amy Carmichael directed the work of her mission in India from her sickbed. The Scottish Presbyterian preacher Robert Murray McCheyne was often laid down by his weak heart. And the great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, had to leave London in the winter to restore his health in the south of France. Joni Eareckson Tada is a quadriplegic; yet, she is a Christian author, radio host, public speaker, and founder of Joni and Friends.
We see, then, that physical defects are not a barrier to either salvation or Christian service. All believers can surrender them-selves to the Lord Jesus and be living sacrifices for His glory, no matter what disabilities they may have. But in the OT these great Christian could not serve as a priest.
In our PC culture we have a hard time with Leviticus 21:18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed; Why? Remember, priests were a picture of the great high priest to come-Jesus! Who was perfect, without blemish, and defect!
The Christ Child - would Grow to become God’s perfect sacrifice for man’s sin. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him Hebrews 5:8,9
Leviticus 21:16-24
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4,5
Fanny Crosby, the great hymn writer, was blind; so was George Matheson, author, hymn writer, and preacher. Amy Carmichael directed the work of her mission in India from her sickbed. The Scottish Presbyterian preacher Robert Murray McCheyne was often laid down by his weak heart. And the great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, had to leave London in the winter to restore his health in the south of France. Joni Eareckson Tada is a quadriplegic; yet, she is a Christian author, radio host, public speaker, and founder of Joni and Friends.
We see, then, that physical defects are not a barrier to either salvation or Christian service. All believers can surrender them-selves to the Lord Jesus and be living sacrifices for His glory, no matter what disabilities they may have. But in the OT these great Christian could not serve as a priest.
In our PC culture we have a hard time with Leviticus 21:18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed; Why? Remember, priests were a picture of the great high priest to come-Jesus! Who was perfect, without blemish, and defect!
The Christ Child - would Grow to become God’s perfect sacrifice for man’s sin. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him Hebrews 5:8,9
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