Consecration
The Carpenter's Son. "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Phil. 2:5.
1. What offering did King Hezekiah command to be made when he reestablished the worship of the temple?
“And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the Lord began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel.” 2 Chron. 29:27.
2. After the people had united in this service, how did Hezekiah interpret its meaning?
“Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the Lord, come near and bring sacrifices and thank-offerings into the house of the Lord. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank-offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings.” Verse 31.
Note.—The morning and the evening burnt offering, or the continual offering (Ex. 29:42), symbolized the daily consecration of the people to the Lord.
3. How is this consecration urged upon all Christians?