Where Are We? — Leviticus 6

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Time & Place

  • Time: 1491 BC
  • Location:
    • Wilderness of Sinai (Exod 19:1–2)
    • Tabernacle (Lev 6:9)

Where Are We in the Text?

  • The LORD continues speaking to Moses with further instruction regarding the trespass offering and required restitution (Lev 6:1–7).
  • Detailed regulations are given to the priests concerning the burnt offering, including continual fire on the altar (Lev 6:8–13).
  • Instructions are provided for the handling of the meat (grain) offering (Lev 6:14–18).
  • Further priestly regulations are given concerning the sin offering (Lev 6:24–30).

Key Persons

  • The LORD — Speaker of continued sacrificial and priestly instruction (Lev 6:1, 8, 14, 24).
  • Moses — Mediator receiving instruction on behalf of Israel (Lev 6:1).
  • Aaron and his sons (the priests) — Responsible for carrying out the sacrificial regulations (Lev 6:9–30).

Where Are We in Time?

  • The chapter follows the introduction of the trespass offering and sin offerings in Leviticus 5 (Lev 5:14–19).
  • Israel remains encamped at Sinai with the tabernacle functioning as the place of worship.
  • These priestly regulations are given while Israel remains at Sinai.

Where Are We on the Map?

  • Tabernacle: Location where the altar fire is maintained and offerings are handled by the priests (Lev 6:9–18, 25–30).
  • Wilderness of Sinai: Site of Israel’s continued encampment during covenant instruction (Exod 19:1–2).

Where Are We in God’s Program? (Dispensational)

  • Israel continues under the Mosaic Covenant with expanded priestly regulation of sacrificial worship (Exod 24:7–8; Lev 6).
  • Priestly responsibility and continual worship are emphasized within the theocratic system.
  • The administration of sacrifice is further clarified prior to Israel’s departure from Sinai.

Why This Matters

  • The chapter establishes detailed priestly responsibilities and emphasizes continual worship before the LORD (Lev 6).
  • It clarifies restitution, sacrifice handling, and altar maintenance within the Mosaic system.

How This Chapter Relates to What Follows

  • Additional priestly regulations concerning trespass and sin offerings will continue (Lev 7).
  • The consecration and formal installation of the priesthood will follow (Lev 8–10).

Summary Orientation

  • Restitution and trespass offering regulations are reinforced (Lev 6:1–7).
  • Priestly duties concerning burnt, meat (grain), and sin offerings are detailed (Lev 6:8–30).
  • Covenant instruction at Sinai continues without movement of the camp.
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