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Exodus 29:22-25 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The LORD describes the next part of the ordination ceremony. Aaron and his sons were given parts of the sacrificed animal along with bread cakes. They then waved them as an offering to the LORD. This offering was then burned on the altar in the LORD’s presence.
Exodus 29:19-21 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The LORD describes the sacrifice of the third animal, the second ram. The ram was to be slaughtered and its blood put on the lobe of the right ear of Aaron and his sons, on their right thumbs, and on their right big toes. Blood from the altar and anointing oil were to be sprinkled on their garments as well.
Exodus 29:15-18 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The LORD describes another sin offering requiring a ram.
Exodus 29:10-14 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The LORD describes the sin offering required to atone for the sins of Aaron and his sons. Sinful and fallen people must be cleansed before they can minister in the presence of the holy God.
Exodus 29:5-9 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The priestly garments are to be placed on Aaron and his sons in preparation for the ceremony itself. Aaron would be clothed with the High Priest’s garments.
Exodus 29:4 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The first step in the ordination ceremony was the washing of the priests, Aaron and his sons had to be cleansed before they could be set aside for service to the LORD.
Exodus 29:1-3 meaningDecember 9, 2020
The LORD summarizes what should be included in the ordination ceremony of the priests. Animals for sacrifice, unleavened food, and oil should be brought to the ritual.
Exodus 28:40-43 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The LORD describes what ordinary priests were to wear.
Exodus 28:36-39 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The LORD describes the golden plate. It was to adorn the turban and be worn on the High Priest’s head. The account of the making of the golden plate is in Exodus 39:30 – 31.
Exodus 28:31-35 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The LORD describes how the High Priest’s robe was to be made. The account of the making of the golden plate is in Exodus 39:22 – 27.
Exodus 28:29-30 meaningDecember 8, 2020
God commands that the Urim and the Thummim be placed in the breastpiece over Aaron’s heart.
Exodus 28:22-28 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The description of the breastpiece continues.
Exodus 28:15-21 meaningDecember 8, 2020
God describes how to make the breastpiece for the priestly outfit. It was to be made of the same material as the ephod and was to have twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
Exodus 28:6-14 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The LORD describes how the ephod was to be made. It was an outer piece of clothing that covered the upper body of the priest. The material was similar to the curtains of the tabernacle. It was to be made by skilled craftsmen.
Exodus 28:1-5 meaningDecember 8, 2020
The LORD describes the priestly garments that are to be made by skilled craftsmen. These garments for Aaron and his sons.
Exodus 27:20-21 meaningDecember 3, 2020
God’s focus shifts from the construction of the tabernacle and the courtyard to the responsibilities of the priests in and around the tabernacle. The first task is ensuring that the lamp would burn continually. This requirement is repeated in Leviticus 24:1 – 4.
Exodus 27:9-19 meaningDecember 3, 2020
The LORD describes how the court (or courtyard) was to be built. It was to surround the tabernacle. It provided a special place where the people of Israel could meet with and worship their LORD. The account of the courtyard’s construction was recorded in Exodus 38:9 – 20.
Exodus 27:1-8 meaningDecember 3, 2020
God gives instructions on how to build the high altar that would be used for burnt offerings. The account of its construction was recorded in Exodus 38:1 – 7.
Exodus 26:36-37 meaningDecember 2, 2020
The final item discussed in chapter 26 is the curtain (or "screen") covering the entrance to the tabernacle from the outside. It was to be similar to the veil between the Holy of Holies and the Holy Place, but there is no mention of cherubim here.
Exodus 26:31-35 meaningDecember 2, 2020
Now that the structure of the tabernacle has been specified, the next item discussed is the veil that separates the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place. Both the veil and its supports are described. After the veil was hung, the ark and the mercy seat were to be put in the Holy of Holies, separating them from the other part of the tabernacle. Other furniture was to be located in specific places in the tabernacle.
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