Holy to the Lord

IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Holy to the Lord

Date: Jun. 12, 2021

Passage

Exodus 28:31-43 (ESV)

31 “You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue. 32 It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a garment, so that it may not tear. 33 On its hem you shall make pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet yarns, around its hem, with bells of gold between them, 34 a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe. 35 And it shall be on Aaron when he ministers, and its sound shall be heard when he goes into the Holy Place before the LORD, and when he comes out, so that he does not die.

36 “You shall make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet, ‘Holy to the LORD.’ 37 And you shall fasten it on the turban by a cord of blue. It shall be on the front of the turban. 38 It shall be on Aaron’s forehead, and Aaron shall bear any guilt from the holy things that the people of Israel consecrate as their holy gifts. It shall regularly be on his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.

39 “You shall weave the coat in checker work of fine linen, and you shall make a turban of fine linen, and you shall make a sash embroidered with needlework.

40 “For Aaron’s sons you shall make coats and sashes and caps. You shall make them for glory and beauty. 41 And you shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests. 42 You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the hips to the thighs; 43 and they shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to minister in the Holy Place, lest they bear guilt and die. This shall be a statute forever for him and for his offspring after him.

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 28:36

“You shall make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet, ‘Holy to the LORD.’

1. Priestly ministry must be holy (31-38)

The priest ministers in the Holy Place, hidden from the eyes of people. The bells signal that God has mercifully accepted the priest's ministry on people's behalf. In worshipping God, the people would bring all kinds of gifts, which must be consecrated to be acceptable to God. To bear these sacred gifts, the priest must be holy as a suitable mediator.

2. Priests must be consecrated (39-43)

Not only should priestly ministry be holy, but their bodies must be also clothed, anointed, ordained, and consecrated to serve as priests. This must be done continually, as priests are also sinners who die. Jesus, our great high priest, is different. Since he lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood, always interceding for us. Such a high priest truly meets our need-who is holy, blameless, pureâ€¦ He sacrificed himself for our sins once for all (Heb 7:23-28).

Prayer: Father, thank you Jesus' perfect sacrifice and priesthood, interceding for me. Help me be holy as you are holy to serve as one of Jesus' royal priesthood today.

One Word: Be holy

God’s Wrath and Justice

Revelation 6:1-17

Key Verse: 6:17

for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”

Today's Question

What does God require from us to escape His anger and curse, which we deserve for our sin?

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