THE RED HEIFER
Numbers 19:1-10.
God's command to Moses concerning purification from uncleaness and sin.
This involved the killing of a Red Heifer and using its ashes for the water of purification. It speaks
of Christ and the Cross.
The Heifer had to be perfect without any defect, not having been used for any work, e.g. ploughing. Christ in His perfect, sinless, dedicated life to God, was killed by wicked men to bear the sin of mankind and bring cleansing from sin-1 Peter 1:18-19.
The Heifer was killed outside the camp and wholly burnt. Its ashes were kept in a clean place, outside the camp. In the same way, Christ suffered outside the gate, a total sacrifice for sin. His sacrifice was not contaminated with anything sinful. His blood was kept pure.
Previous to the burning, the blood of the Heifer was used to sprinkle the way to enter the Tabernacle, to sanctify that way. We enter Heaven santified by the Blood of the Cross not carrying any uncleaness from the world. We enter Heaven not by any worthy works of our own but because of the sacrifice of Calvary-Hebrews 9:24.
Cedar Wood, Hyssop and Scarlet were thrown into the burning animal pyre. The purification contained three vital elements:
Cedar Wood- Speaks of Christ's humanity. Cedar is a majestic tree of a strong wood.
Hyssop- A humble, moss type, little plant used for sprinkling. Nothing of its own strength or beauty brings cleansing.
Scarket-Speaks of the Blood for remission of sins.
The water for purification was used against sin and any kind of contamination from dead bodies. A
Law to all the Israelite Generations. It speaks of the Word of God that stands forever. It never loses its value.
The ashes were stored and used for the occasion when purification was needed. The Blood of the Cross was shed once but its power for remission for sin avails forever. The sinner can call upon it any time-1 John 1:8-9. We may admire the person of Christ, His life and teaching but that will not
get us into Heaven, only the Blood.
Why a Red Heifer? A special kind of animal, not often found. In the same way Christ's life stands out as a special person. He came directly from God. He is God who took the form of a servant. He came to serve and give His life a ransom for many. He came a sinless, spotless human being for the exclusive purpose to die on a cross for mankind-John 1:1-14.
Why ashes? Dissolved in water they become a cleansing solution used for many needs, e.g washing clothes. It is an organic agent-Natural. So is the Word of God. Not manufactured by human methods but sent from Heaven by God-Jeremiah 23:29.
Numbers 19:1-10.
God's command to Moses concerning purification from uncleaness and sin.
This involved the killing of a Red Heifer and using its ashes for the water of purification. It speaks
of Christ and the Cross.
The Heifer had to be perfect without any defect, not having been used for any work, e.g. ploughing. Christ in His perfect, sinless, dedicated life to God, was killed by wicked men to bear the sin of mankind and bring cleansing from sin-1 Peter 1:18-19.
The Heifer was killed outside the camp and wholly burnt. Its ashes were kept in a clean place, outside the camp. In the same way, Christ suffered outside the gate, a total sacrifice for sin. His sacrifice was not contaminated with anything sinful. His blood was kept pure.
Previous to the burning, the blood of the Heifer was used to sprinkle the way to enter the Tabernacle, to sanctify that way. We enter Heaven santified by the Blood of the Cross not carrying any uncleaness from the world. We enter Heaven not by any worthy works of our own but because of the sacrifice of Calvary-Hebrews 9:24.
Cedar Wood, Hyssop and Scarlet were thrown into the burning animal pyre. The purification contained three vital elements:
Cedar Wood- Speaks of Christ's humanity. Cedar is a majestic tree of a strong wood.
Hyssop- A humble, moss type, little plant used for sprinkling. Nothing of its own strength or beauty brings cleansing.
Scarket-Speaks of the Blood for remission of sins.
The water for purification was used against sin and any kind of contamination from dead bodies. A
Law to all the Israelite Generations. It speaks of the Word of God that stands forever. It never loses its value.
The ashes were stored and used for the occasion when purification was needed. The Blood of the Cross was shed once but its power for remission for sin avails forever. The sinner can call upon it any time-1 John 1:8-9. We may admire the person of Christ, His life and teaching but that will not
get us into Heaven, only the Blood.
Why a Red Heifer? A special kind of animal, not often found. In the same way Christ's life stands out as a special person. He came directly from God. He is God who took the form of a servant. He came to serve and give His life a ransom for many. He came a sinless, spotless human being for the exclusive purpose to die on a cross for mankind-John 1:1-14.
Why ashes? Dissolved in water they become a cleansing solution used for many needs, e.g washing clothes. It is an organic agent-Natural. So is the Word of God. Not manufactured by human methods but sent from Heaven by God-Jeremiah 23:29.
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