Malachi 1 begins with love and moves to rebuke, calling God’s people to honor his name with sincere, unblemished worship. Against weary ritual, the Lord promises that his name will be great among the nations, inviting a renewed, mission-shaped devotion.
David’s census in 1 Chronicles 21 exposes pride, unleashes a plague, and leads to a costly altar where God answers by fire. From halted judgment to chosen temple ground, the chapter shows how the Lord turns discipline into direction and centers His people in worship.
God’s command to judge Amalek exposes Saul’s half-hearted leadership and the danger of dressing disobedience as worship. 1 Samuel 15 calls readers to listening obedience under the faithful King whose word does not fail.
Leviticus 17 brings offerings back to the altar and guards the meaning of blood as God’s gift for atonement. It calls Israel—and us—to honor life, reject rival altars, and draw near to God by the way He provides.
Leviticus 16 centers Israel’s year on a single, solemn day when God cleanses people and place. The chapter’s pattern reaches its goal in Jesus, the better High Priest who opens the way into God’s presence for all who come by His blood.
Leviticus 8 publicly consecrates Aaron and his sons with washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifice. The ceremony prepares Israel for holy service and points forward to Christ’s final priesthood and a priestly people made near by His blood and Spirit.
Leviticus 3 describes the fellowship offering that celebrates God-made peace and shared communion. Its reserved fat and ban on blood teach consecrated best and the holiness of life, pointing to Christ who secures our peace and gathers His people to a holy table.
Leviticus 1 opens a God-given path of nearness through the burnt offering, teaching substitution, purity, and total consecration. In Christ the pattern reaches its fullness, calling believers to approach by atonement and live as a holy priesthood.
Exodus 29 consecrates priests by word, water, oil, and blood and sets a daily rhythm of sacrifice where God promises to meet and speak. The chapter anchors Israel’s life in mercy at the doorway of the tent and points ahead to a greater Priest and a future fullness of dwelling.
Exodus 27 moves worship into the open: a bronze altar meets the worshiper first, linen walls gather a public square of holiness, and clear oil keeps the lamp burning through the night. Together they train a redeemed people to approach by sacrifice, assemble with order, and live by steady light.