The Consequences of Offering Strange Fire in the Tabernacle
The story of Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10 serves as a warning against disobeying God's instructions in worship. Through the account of the priests who offered strange fire and faced death as a consequence, valuable lessons on the importance of following divine commands and the severity of deviating from God's directives are highlighted. The narrative also underscores the need for priests and leaders to adhere strictly to God's guidelines in their service.
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STRANGE FIRE IN THE TABERNACLE Youth Search the Scriptures Lesson 68
Text: Leviticus 10:1 20 Memory Verse And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censers, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not (Leviticus 10:1).
INTRODUCTION Our text is the account of the first sin of the priests, the two sons of Aaron (Nadab and Abihu) who disregarded God's command in worship They offered strange fire in the tabernacle, and they died in the process through God-sent fire as punishment for violating the sacred office. .Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon (Exodus 30:9). If God has commissioned you to lead or teach others, be sure to stay close to Him and follow His instructions. Nadab and Abihu were ordained priests who were involved in the original consecration of the tabernacle
POINT 1: SIN, DEATH AND MOURNING FOR AARONS SONS SIN, DEATH AND MOURNING FOR AARON S SONS (Lev 10: 1 7; Numbers 3:4; Proverbs 30:5,6; 1 Peter 4:17; 2 Peter 2:4; Hebrews 12:28,29) .. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17). Aaron's sons were careless about following the laws for sacrifices. In response, God destroyed them by fire. It is a dangerous thing to stray from God given instructions in His service.
When God corrects us, it is our duty to accept without questioning or charging Him foolishly. Moses quickly directed Aaron and his remaining two sons on what to do in order not to extend God's judgment. deviation from preaching the whole truth singing worldly music He further instructed the whole congregation to mourn the death of Aaron's sons. wearing seductive dressings Christian youths are commanded to Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep (Romans 12:15) Strange Fire
POINT 2 DIVINE CAUTION TO THE PRIESTS DIVINE CAUTION TO THE PRIESTS Leviticus 10:8-11; 21:10-12; Proverbs 20:1; Ezekiel 44:21; Titus 1:7; Luke 1:15 Christian youths are God's royal priesthood to show forth His praise in this generation. God, in His orderly manner, gave guiding instructions as a cautionary measure to Aaron and his two sons. (1) not to drink wine and strong drinks in order not to die (verse 9), ...of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? (Habakkuk 1:13). (2) separate themselves from unholy things (verse 10) (3) to teach others to obey all the statutes of God (verse 11).
POINT 3: MOSES' CORRECTION OF THE PRIESTS POINT 3: MOSES' CORRECTION OF THE PRIESTS Leviticus 10:12-20; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13; 10:11; Hebrews 4:14; 5:1; 1Timothy 5:20; Titus 1:13; Proverbs 15:1 As a leader, Moses expressed his displeasure for disobedience to God- given instruction. Eating meat offerings by the priests was a sign that the priests had borne the iniquity of the congregation. . But Aaron's sons failed to adhere to this instruction.
Aaron's explanation for not eating the sin offering in the holy place was that it would not be pleasing to God for him to force himself to eat food in view of the calamity that had just befallen him. Acceptance with God is a great thing and should be our desire in all our religious services. Today, our unfitness for duty, when it is natural and not sinful might be tenable. God will have mercy upon sinning youths who repent of their sins but those who fail to repent will perish.
QUESTIONS? 1. What kind of fire did Nadab and Abihu offer before the Lord? 2. Why were the sons of Aaron punished even though they were priests and what can we learn from this? 3. What are the different kinds of strange fire offered by people, today? 4. What do we learn from God's charge to Aaron and his sons? 5. What were the cautions given to the priests and what can youths learn from them? 6. What do we learn from Aaron's explanation for not eating the sin offering as commanded?
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