Matthew Henry Commentary


Matthew Henry Commentary
"These are the commandments, which Jehovah commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai." — Leviticus 27:34 (ASV)
The last verse seems to refer to this whole book. Many of the precepts in it are moral and always binding; others are ceremonial and unique to the Jewish nation; yet they have a spiritual meaning and so teach us, for to us, by these institutions, the gospel is preached, just as it was to them (Hebrews 4:2). The doctrine of reconciliation to God by a Mediator is not clouded with the smoke of burning sacrifice, but cleared by the knowledge of Christ and him crucified.
We are under the sweet and easy institutions of the gospel, which pronounces those who worship the Father in spirit and truth to be true worshippers, by Christ alone, and in His name. Yet, let us not think, because we are not bound by the ceremonial rites and offerings, that a little care, time, and expense will serve to honor God. Having boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, let us draw near with a true heart and in full assurance of faith, worshipping God with more cheerfulness and humble confidence, still saying, BLESSED BE GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST.