Israel’s worship used all of the senses. They reinforced the meaning of the ceremony. Every sense can be used to worship God.
SIGHT | The beauty and symbolism of the Tabernacle; every color and hue had a meaning |
HEARING | The use of music; there were instructions for the use of a variety of instruments, and the Bible records many songs |
TOUCH | The head of the animal to be sacrificed was touched, symbolizing the fact that it was taking their place |
SMELL | The sacrifices were burned, emitting a familiar aroma |
TASTE | The feasts were celebrations and memorials—much of the food was symbolic |