Numbers 28:6

It is a continuall burnt offering which was ordeined in mount Sinai for a sweete sauour, a sacrifice made by fire vnto the Lord. Numbers 28:6 (KJV)

The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Old Testament and continues the historical account of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In this passage, God provides instructions to Moses regarding the offerings to be made in the tabernacle. The continual burnt offering was ordained by God as part of the Law given at Mount Sinai. The burnt offering was one of the main types of sacrifices in the Old Testament, symbolising complete surrender and dedication to God. It involved daily sacrifices of animals such as lambs, bulls, sheep, or goats, with the entire offering consumed by fire. The fire represented purification and the removal of impurities, symbolising the offering of oneself wholly to God, allowing His refining fire to purify and transform. The burnt offering was described as a “sweet savour” to the Lord, indicating it was pleasing and acceptable to Him. The phrase “a sweet savour” indicates that the burnt offering was pleasing or acceptable to God, signifying that the offering brought satisfaction and delight to the Lord. This act of sacrifice emphasized purification and consecration, representing the Israelites’ commitment to worship God daily. The sacrificial system, including burnt offerings, was introduced as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai when God gave the Israelites the Law. While the specific regulations for burnt offerings are not practiced today, the spiritual principle remains relevant: believers are called to present their lives as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1), maintaining ongoing devotion and surrender. The verse reminds us of the importance of offering ourselves fully to God, presenting our lives as living sacrifices, and that our devotion and surrender to God should be ongoing and consistent. In conclusion, Numbers 28:6 speaks of the continual burnt offering that was part of the sacrificial system given by God, symbolising complete surrender and dedication to God, bringing Him pleasure and delight.