HEZEKAIH RE-ESTABLISHED THE TEMPLE WORSHIP
Keywords 29:35b
So the service of the
temple of the LORD was reestablished.
1. Sin and burnt offerings
for all Israel (20-30)
When the temple was
cleansed, Hezekiah commanded the priests to offer burnt offerings to the LORD.
The king and the assembly laid their hands on the goats and the blood was
presented on the altar to atone for all Israel. The law demanded sin to be
atoned for by blood. This points to Jesus’ atoning sacrifice for our sins on
the cross. Through faith in Jesus’ blood, we are forgiven and reconciled to
God. They sacrificed the burnt offerings and worshiped the LORD with songs of
praises and musical instruments.
2. Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced (31-36)
When atonement was
made and the covenant renewed, the assembly willingly brought sacrifices and
thank offerings. However, the few priests could not handle them all and needed
help from the Levites. When people worshiped the LORD wholeheartedly in the temple,
the king and all the people rejoiced at what God had done for them.
Prayer Lord, thank you for Jesus’ blood, which cleanses all my sins and
enables me to serve the living God. Help me to joyfully dedicate my life to
serve and worship you every day.
One Word Worship the LORD with joyful songs and
thanksgiving
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