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Exodus 27:21

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Aaron and his sons must keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening till morning. This will be in the Meeting Tent, outside the curtain which is in front of the Ark. The Israelites and their descendants must obey this rule from now on.

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This is a lasting rule. Those who sprinkle the cleansing water must also wash their clothes, and anyone who touches the water will be unclean until evening.

Only the Levites should work in the Meeting Tent and be responsible for any sins against it. This is a rule from now on. The Levites will not inherit any land among the other Israelites,

They offer burnt offerings and sweet-smelling incense to the Lord every morning and evening. They put the bread on the special table in the Temple. And they light the lamps on the gold lampstand every evening. We obey the command of the Lord our God, but you have left him.

Samuel was also in bed in the Lord’s house, where the Ark of the Agreement was. God’s lamp was still burning.

That law for removing the sins of the Israelites so they will belong to the Lord will continue forever. You will do these things once a year.” So they did the things the Lord had commanded Moses.

“ ‘This law will continue for people from now on, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or blood.’ ”

He must burn incense again in the evening when he lights the lamps, so incense will burn before the Lord every day from now on.

This makes us more sure about the message the prophets gave. It is good for you to follow closely what they said as you would follow a light shining in a dark place, until the day begins and the morning star rises in your hearts.

John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were happy to enjoy his light for a while.

David made this an order and rule for Israel, which continues even today.

Aaron and his sons must wear these underclothes when they enter the Meeting Tent and anytime they come near the altar to serve as priests in the Holy Place. If they do not wear these clothes, they will be guilty of wrong, and they will die. This will be a law that will last from now on for Aaron and all his descendants.

“Write this to the angel of the church in Ephesus: “The One who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands says this:

God once said, “Let the light shine out of the darkness!” This is the same God who made his light shine in our hearts by letting us know the glory of God that is in the face of Christ.

“Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining.

These people who live in darkness will see a great light. They live in a place covered with the shadows of death, but a light will shine on them.”

“A priest should teach what he knows, and people should learn the teachings from him, because he is the messenger of the Lord All-Powerful.

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the Temple of the Lord.

Bring the Levites to the front of the Meeting Tent, and gather all the Israelites around.

That bread will belong to Aaron and his sons. They will eat it in a holy place, because it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the Lord. That bread is their share forever.”

Aaron will keep the lamps burning in the Meeting Tent from evening until morning before the Lord; this is in front of the curtain of the Ark of the Agreement. This law will continue from now on.

and put his hand on its head. Then he must kill the animal in front of the Meeting Tent, and the priests must sprinkle its blood on all sides of the altar.

Put the Ark of the Agreement in it and hang the curtain in front of the Ark.

Beat some of the incense into a fine powder, and put it in front of the Ark of the Agreement in the Meeting Tent, where I will meet with you. You must use this incense powder only for its very special purpose.

“So I will make the Meeting Tent and the altar holy; I will also make Aaron and his sons holy so they may serve me as priests.

“You must burn these things as an offering to the Lord every day, from now on, at the entrance of the Meeting Tent before the Lord. When you make the offering, I, the Lord, will meet you there and speak to you.

They are to be the regular share which the Israelites will always give to Aaron and his sons. It is the gift the Israelites must give to the Lord from their fellowship offerings.

Then put in the Ark the Agreement which I will make with you.

So Aaron did what the Lord had commanded Moses. He put the jar of manna in front of the Agreement to keep it safe.

God named the air “sky.” Evening passed, and morning came. This was the second day.

God named the light “day” and the darkness “night.” Evening passed, and morning came. This was the first day.

“Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil from crushed olives. That oil is for the lamps so that these lamps may never go out.

“You must take care of the Holy Place and the altar so that I won’t become angry with the Israelites again.

“You are always to remember this day and celebrate it with a feast to the Lord. Your descendants are to honor the Lord with this feast from now on.

they must wash their hands and their feet so they will not die. This is a rule which Aaron and his descendants are to keep from now on.”

The priest must take a handful of fine flour, with the oil and all of the incense on it, and burn the grain offering on the altar as a memorial offering to the Lord. Its smell is pleasing to him.

On the day the Lord appointed the priests, he commanded Israel to give this share to them, and it is to be given to the priests as their share from now on.

“You and your sons must not drink wine or beer when you go into the Meeting Tent. If you do, you will die. This law will continue from now on.

They must not offer any more sacrifices to their goat idols, which they have chased like prostitutes. These rules will continue for people from now on.’

Until the day you bring your offering to your God, do not eat any new grain, roasted grain, or bread made from new grain. This law will always continue for people from now on, wherever you live.

On that same day you will call a holy meeting; you must not do any work that day. This law will continue for you from now on, wherever you live.

“ ‘These laws are for you from now on, wherever you live.




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