The ram of consecration.
This and the ceremonies connected form the principal subject of the verses now recited. We notice—
I. THAT IT WAS A PEACE OFFERING.
1. The first ram was a burnt offering.
2. Burnt offerings were usually accompanied by peace offerings.
II. THAT ITS BLOOD WAS USED IN A REMARKABLE WAY.
1. It was sprinkled upon Aaron.
(a) On the tip of his right ear, to express obedience (Exodus 21:6). And our Lord's obedience was unto death (Philippians 2:8).
(b) On the thumb of the right hand, to express the service of doing. Christ fulfilled all righteousness, and finished the work that was given him to do (John 4:34; John 5:17; John 9:4; John 17:4; Hebrews 10:5-7).
(c) On the great toe of the right foot, to express the ways. All the ways of Jesus were infinitely pleasing to God (Psalms 1:6; Psalms 18:20, Psalms 18:21; Acts 10:38).
(d) The comprehensive teaching here is the complete consecration of all faculties and energies (see 1 Peter 1:15).
2. It was sprinkled upon Aaron's sons.
III. THAT IT FILLED THE HANDS OF AARON AND HIS SONS.
1. It was treated as a wave offering.
2. The ceremonies of the consecration lasted seven days.