More Precious Than Gold

Text for discussion: Numbers 8.

Numbers 8 is a story of plunder and transference.  God plundered the Egyptians (and their gods), carrying their wealth out with the Israelites in the Exodus.  The finely crafted lamp stand, made of gold, provides light in a dark sanctuary that was made without windows for natural light.  

The Israelites transfer their sins and transgressions to the priests, who in turn transfer the sins to the sacrifices, but something bigger, much bigger is going on here.  It is a foreshadowing of how God plunders the old evil foe, and a demonstration of how you, to God, are far more precious than gold.  

Hymns: What Wondrous Love is This, Eternal Father Strong to Save.  (public domain)

Photo: In the Darkness, copyright Redpipi, shared for free use on Wikimedia Commons.  Author's description: "It shows the way a fire can light up the darkness."