Tuesday – Pentateuch

Reading – Exodus 28

Highlight Verses:

““Next make a medallion of pure gold, and engrave it like a seal with these words: Holy to the Lord. Attach the medallion with a blue cord to the front of Aaron’s turban, where it must remain. Aaron must wear it on his forehead so he may take on himself any guilt of the people of Israel when they consecrate their sacred offerings. He must always wear it on his forehead so the Lord will accept the people.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭28‬:‭36‬-‭38‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The Hebrew word used for Priest here implies a “base” or “support.”

They were there to support the people of Israel in the presence of the Lord.

The problem was they fell far short of the perfection needed for the job. That’s why they had to wear their elaborate clothes and gold medallion, and gems. They served as a symbol to set them apart as holy that the sacrifices they offered could be accepted by God.

They were imperfect people with an imperfect system that required continuous sacrifices to build a bridge between the people and God.

But it pointed to Jesus, the perfect priest.

Jesus provides the support for us to be able to gain and maintain a relationship with God.

With the perfect sacrifice He gave, we need no other priests. We can now have a direct relationship with God.

Which of the priestly garments stands out the most to you?
What do you think the significance of that garment is?