Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
38. Now this is that which thou shalt offer. I have thought it well to give the first place among the sacrifices to that daily one which is called the continual sacrifice; for God would have two lambs offered to Him every morning and evening, that the people might perpetually exercise themselves in the recollection of the future reconciliation.
Morning and evening lambs, without fail, this is the daily meal in God's house, the foundation of Israel's worship. Those who neglect prayer morning and evening starve their own souls; this constant attendance at the throne of grace must be kept up as faithfully as eating itself.
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Commenting on Exodus 29:38-46
Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar,.... An altar being ordered to be built, and this sanctified and expiated, and priests being appointed and consecrated to the service of it; an account is given of the offerings that should be offered up upon it every day, besides those that should be offered occasionally, and at other set times: two lambs of...