Exodus 28
-God outlines the holy garments for Aaron, and his sons, to
wear as priests before the LORD. These robes, tunics, ephods, turbans, and sashes
were for the glory and beauty of worship in the presence of
the LORD so that they could minister unto God consecrated and set apart.
*Application* We know that it is the heart that God is most concerned about and
this consecration was to be an outward demonstration of an inward reality.
Sadly, we see in the course of Israel’s history there were many times that the
outward appearance did not match up with the inward reality (Jeremiah 32:32).
God looks ultimately at the heart and will judge us not on what we present
outwardly, but what the inner man truly is (1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 27:19,
Jeremiah 17:10, Luke 6:45).
-The stones of the ephod are interesting in eschatology. The
foundation stones of the New Jerusalem closely resemble these precious stones
laid out here for the priests (Revelation 21:19-20). This to me demonstrates
the glory and beauty of what God is preparing. The LORD is amazing in splendor
and radiance and will bestow all good things in His glory to His people.
-The names of the tribes of Israel are to be worn as a memorial. God wanted His people to
always remember and honor the history of His works and power that He
demonstrated in setting the captives free. This was a simple but effective way
to do that.
-The names of the sons of Israel were to be carried in the
breastplate of judgment over the
heart of the priest when they entered the holy place. They, the priests,
carried the judgment of the sons of Israel over there heart before the LORD
continually. They were anointed, ordained, and consecrated as ministering priests before God (Exodus 28:41). *Application*
This once again points to the ultimate high priest, Jesus Christ, who daily
bears our burden of sin before the LORD (Psalm 68:19). He, like the priests of
old, was the “go between” with the Father to bridge the gap between the holy
and the profane. The priests bore the judgment so that the people would not
have to die. This is the propitiation that Christ gives us as believers in Him
(Romans 3:25, Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:2; 4:10).
Verse to Memorize:
Exodus 28:2
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