The Whole Counsel of God Exodus 29: 15-46
Jun 10, 2025
Fr. Stephen De Young delves into the significance of sacrificial rites, focusing on the ram's offering and the symbolic laying on of hands. He explores the meaning behind the blood application on the right ear, thumb, and toe during ordination. The discussion also highlights the connection between the Torah's practices and the Christian Eucharist, as well as the roles of priests and their consecrated portions. Listeners learn about the importance of daily sacrifices and how worship at the tabernacle reveals God's character.
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Priesthood Linked To The Altar
- Ordination rituals connect the priest personally to the altar through symbolic blood placement on right ear, thumb, and toe.
- This links the priest's active service to offering himself along with sacrificial gifts.
Right Side Symbolism Matters
- The right side symbolizes strength, purity, and the best one offers to God in ancient culture.
- Fr. Stephen ties this to why blood is placed on the right ear, hand, and foot during consecration.
Sacrifice As Self-Offering
- The Torah frames priestly sacrifice as self-offering: priests offer both sacrifices and themselves.
- This concept undergirds later Christian liturgical theology of offering the self with the Eucharist.