Num 28:9 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 28:9 – Sacrifices for the Sabbath and New Moon. This section explains the special sacrifices that were to be offered on the sabbaths and new moons. Both days were important times of worship for Israel. The sabbath was a time to rest from work and focus on God, while the new moon marked the start of a new month and reminded the people of God’s care over time and creation. These sacrifices also pointed forward to greater spiritual blessings that would come later through Jesus, and remind us today to honor God regularly and give thanks for His gifts. vv. 9-10 : On every sabbath, the regular daily offering of two lambs was doubled. Two extra lambs were added—one likely in the morning and one in the evening (Numbers 28:9,10 ). This teaches us to increase our worship and devotion on the sabbath. In the future, in Ezekiel’s vision of temple worship, the offerings would be even greater, showing that sabbath worship would become even more special in the days of the Messiah (Ezekiel 46:4,5 ).

‏ Numbers 28:9

Numbers 28:9 – Sacrifices for the Sabbath and New Moon.

This section explains the special sacrifices that were to be offered on the sabbaths and new moons. Both days were important times of worship for Israel. The sabbath was a time to rest from work and focus on God, while the new moon marked the start of a new month and reminded the people of God’s care over time and creation. These sacrifices also pointed forward to greater spiritual blessings that would come later through Jesus, and remind us today to honor God regularly and give thanks for His gifts.

vv. 9-10: On every sabbath, the regular daily offering of two lambs was doubled. Two extra lambs were added—one likely in the morning and one in the evening (Numbers 28:9,10 ^a). This teaches us to increase our worship and devotion on the sabbath. In the future, in Ezekiel’s vision of temple worship, the offerings would be even greater, showing that sabbath worship would become even more special in the days of the Messiah (Ezekiel 46:4,5 ^b).