The Covenant
J. W. Burn. Exodus 24:1-8 And he said to Moses, Come up to the LORD, you, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel… I. DIVINELY REVEALED. 1. Revealed faithfully. (1) "Words." for direction and encouragement. (2) Judgment, for warning. 2. Revealed intelligently. (1) Not an appeal to superstition and credulity. (2) In language which all could understand. (3) Under circumstances attesting Divine origin. (4) An appeal to reason, piety, interest. II. ACCEPTED BY MAN. 1. Unanimously. 2. Heartily. 3. Specifically. 4. Speedily. III. PERMANENTLY EMBODIED. A written revelation is — 1. Necessary. 2. Advantageous. 3. Important. IV. ARRANGEMENTS CAREFULLY AND IMPRESSIVELY PREPARED. 1. Altar and pillars — representing God and people. 2. Young men — symbolizing strength and earnestness that should be exerted in keeping covenant engagement. 3. Sacrifices. (1) Burnt-offerings, to signify dedication of people to Jehovah. (2) Peace-offerings, as typifying Jehovah's reconciliation with people. V. RATIFIED WITH BLOOD. In conclusion — 1. Christ is the Mediator of a better covenant. 2. That His blood is sprinkled on the altar of God (Hebrews 9:12), and in the heart of His people (Hebrews 9:13-15). 3. That He has instituted a "perpetual memorial of His precious death until His coming again" (1 Corinthians 9:25). (J. W. Burn.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off. WEB: He said to Moses, "Come up to Yahweh, you, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship from a distance.