Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Leviticus 8:1-13
by: John H. Camenga.
We often place emphasis on the details of consecrating Aaron and his sons to the priesthood. The preparation and process are important, but of even greater importance is the simple statement: “assemble all the congregation at the doorway of the tent of meeting.” The “average folk” were to witness the consecration. We continue to recognize leadership roles by holding special public services. Since we proclaim the priesthood of all believers, our parallel to what we read in Leviticus 8 is not ordination. It is baptism. We have all been “ordained” to serve in the name of Christ.