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Call to worship: Job 27:8, Psalm 33:17, Psalm 62:10, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 130:7; Ephesians 2:11-13, Acts 2:24-27, Hebrews 6:19-20, Titus 2:11-13; Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 131:3

Text: Leviticus 9

Summary:

Our greatest problem is sin. Our greatest need is atonement. Only God can forgive sins. Therefore, our greatest hope is the atonement for sin that only God can supply. In this provision, we see His glory as God. He comes to His people. He arrives. He appears. And He acts to receive the provision He's made. In His advent, sin is forgiven. We're thus pointed to the apex of this advent, the incarnation of Him Who will save His people from our sins. A Person has been promised Who will decisively deal with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. In Him, the glory of God our Savior appears. Let it refresh our worship of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Main idea(s):

With the advent of Christ, we're to see and savor the glory of God in the sin-atoning Person and Work of Jesus.

Sermon Outline:

1. The advent of God's glory and the way of atonement. (9:1-4)
2. The advent of God's glory and the work of atonement. (9:5-21)
3. The advent of God's glory and the wonder of atonement. (9:22-24)

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Discussion Questions:

1. Reads Leviticus 9.
2. In 9:1-4, why do sacrifices need to be made at all? Why is it important that Aaron has to sacrifice for himself, as well as for the people? What's the relationship between atonement for sin and the appearance of God? How many ways are there for sin to be forgiven?
3. In 9:5-21, Aaron carries out what God's commanded concerning atonement for sin. What's the significance of doing this in the Tent of Meeting? Who is able to draw near to God in this priestly service? Why is it important that the whole congregation be present to observe this? What words and/or ideas appear to be repetitive in these verses, and why? What's signified by the bodies of these sacrifices being burned outside the camp? What's the relationship between atonement for sin and the Word of God?
4. In 9:22-24, after the sacrifices have been made, what does Aaron do? What's the significance of blessing the people? What about his coming down to the people? What appeared to all the people upon this priestly activity? What does God do at the bloody altar? Why is that good news for the congregation? What is their response to this advent of the glory of God?
5. How does Leviticus 9 point us to the advent of Christ? And to the worship of God in Christ? And for what? And what might that worship look like in our lives?