On the mountain with God, Moses was still learning the instructions to consecrate and sanctify all things for His Holy temple. Arron, as the high priest, was getting his special uniform with the Ephod, made out of 12 gemstones to represent the 12 tribes of Israel. It was a way to communicate with God to get answers to the questions in representing Israel. Arron's sons also wore special robes and garments to do priestly work for the Lord. The priests were to minister to God, not to the people. Their work was sacred to serve the Lord in His temple.
Exodus 28 focuses on the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. God provided detailed instructions for constructing priestly garments, emphasizing their symbolic significance. The high priest, Aaron, was to wear garments adorned with precious stones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Specific instructions were given for the Ephod, breastplate, robe, and turban. God facilitated the priesthood to communicate with Him directly by constructing the Ephod.
Exodus 29 outlined the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons as priests. The ritual involved specific offerings, anointing with oil, and the wearing of the newly crafted priestly garments. The consecration signified their set-apart status for serving God and the people. The daily offerings the priests were to perform were maintaining a continual connection with God through these rituals.
Exodus 30 provided instructions for constructing the altar of incense, symbolically facilitating prayer and worship. Specific guidelines were given for the census tax, the bronze basin for ceremonial washing, and the anointing oil. These elements were considered sacred and were to be used exclusively for the purposes prescribed by God. The sanctity of these items emphasized the importance of ritual purity.
Exodus 31 introduced Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God and endowed with artistic skills to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its components. God reiterated the importance of observing the Sabbath as a sign of the covenant between Him and the Israelites. The divine empowerment for craftsmanship and the observance of the Sabbath were integral aspects of Israelite life and worship.
Exodus 28-31 provided detailed instructions for the consecration of the priesthood, the construction of priestly garments and sacred items, and the appointment of skilled artisans to build the Tabernacle. The meticulous planning and symbolic rituals of the worship practices demonstrated the sacred nature of their relationship with God.
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