Nadab and Abihu's sin was especially severe because of who they were as the sons of Aaron the high priest, where they went by entering the Lord's presence in the tabernacle, and what they did by burning strange fire before God in disobedience. Their sin was further exacerbated by how they acted with disrespect and likely under the influence of alcohol. Their presumptuous sin was a far cry from momentary failings and showed a lack of sincerity and yielding to God.

1. The Fatal
Nature
of
Nadab &
Abihu’s
Sin
Leviticus 10:1-3

2. It was different
because of – WHO –
they were…
(Ex. 24:1, 11)

3. It was different
because of – WHO –
they were…
(Ex. 24:1, 11)
It was different
because of – WHERE
– they went…
(Lev. 16:1-2)

4. It was different
because of – WHO –
they were…
(Ex. 24:1, 11)
It was different
because of – WHERE
– they went…
(Lev. 16:1-2)
It was different
because of – WHAT –
they did…
(Lev. 10:1; Dt. 32:16; Ez.
10:2; Heb. 13:9; Jude 7)

5. It was different
because of –HOW –
they acted…
(Lev. 19:30; 10:3)

6. It was different
because of –HOW –
they acted…
(Lev. 19:30; 10:3)
It was also so very
different doubtlessly
because it was –
ACCENTUATED – by
alcohol…
(Lev. 10:9-10)

7. Nadab and Abihu’s
sin was highhanded,
presumptuous
and over the top…
…a far cry different
from the momentary
sins in the life of a
sincere, yielding child
of God…
(Jn. 10:10; 1 Jn. 2:1-2;
4:17; 5:13)