Chapters 8 and 9 record the consecration of
Aaron and his sons to the Priesthood. Prior to Moses’
time, sacrifices were offered by heads of families. But
the nation was now organized, a place set apart for
sacrifice created, and a special group of men designated
for the service. Aaron and his firstborn son, in
succession, were High Priests. The Priesthood was
maintained by the tithes of the Levites and parts of
some sacrifices. The Levitical Priesthood was divinely
ordained as mediator between God and the Hebrew nation
in the ministry of animal sacrifices. Those sacrifices
were fulfilled in Christ. Animal sacrifices are no
longer necessary; neither are Priests. Christ Himself is
the Great High Priest for man, the only Mediator between
God and man (see Hebrews 8–10).

Verses 31-36 of chapter 8 cover the sacrificial
feast. The eating of the sacrifices and the bread, so
frequently seen in the Levitical ritual, illustrates the
necessity of believers feeding on the Word of God (see
John 6:50-55).

It is God’s plan that His children feed upon His
Word daily, in order that we might grow to spiritual
maturity. We should read and meditate upon the Word of
God daily; letting it become a part of our very being,
living within us, bursting forth and giving joy and
comfort to those with whom we come in contact. There is
no substitute for Christ in the redemption of man. There
is no substitute for the Word of God in the growth of a
Christian.