I am then to place my hand upon the sacrifice and confess my sin. This is the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit. The golden altar of incense points us to the Lord. It tells of His ministry of intercession today. There is to be the burning of incense symbolizing prayer and intercession going up to God as a sweet fragrance .
Intercession strengthens the believers in daily life as they face temptation.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Children are distracted by selfish and self-centered impulses. The young are attracted by the allure of a world that looks good. The old are afflicted with pain and infirmity all to draw our sight away from God. Paul, the chief of sinners was saved.