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Worship is a Willing Submission
Commentators highlight that God addresses the people directly, not just the priests. The decision to bring an offering was a voluntary act of the individual's free will. However, the method was strictly prescribed by God. This pictures a core aspect of faith: a personal, willing submission to God's perfect ways.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
Speak to the children of Israel - It is important to observe that these first instructions (Leviticus 1:2–17) are addressed expr…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
Speak unto the children of Israel. —The directions for the different sacrifices specified in Leviticus 1:2;[Reference Lev…
John Gill
On Leviticus 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them
For to no other was the law of sacrifices given; not to the Gentile…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 1:1–2
17th Century
Minister
The offering of sacrifices was an ordinance of true religion, from the fall of man until the coming of Christ. But until the Israelites were in the…