In this Bible Study, we look closely at God’s instructions for the creation of the High Priest’s garments, the outfit that Aaron (the first Jewish High Priest) would have worn. We look at every element, including the undergarments, the tunic, the robe, and the ephod (what is an Ephod???) We also look at the two shoulder pieces, the breast piece, the sash, and the turban (with the gold engraved plate). What are the urim and thummim and how would the High Priest have used those to discern God’s decrees? All this and more we discuss as we study Exodus 28.

Outline:

01:13- introduction

01:31 - Aaron and the Levitical priesthood (the Aaronic Priesthood). Genesis 34, Genesis 49.5-7, Exodus 32.26-29, John 15.16 and Leviticus 10.

02:11 - Who was Levi?

06:29 - Who were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar?

06:57 - What was the responsibility of the high priest? Exodus 30.30, 40.13, 15, Leviticus 7.35, John 21.17, Malachi 2.7, Ezekiel 8, Lamentations 4.13, Malachi 1.6-2.9, 1 Peter 2.5,9

13:15 - The High Priest’s Garments

14:54 - Why did the high priest wear this ornate outfit?

17:02 - A quick explanation of the outfit of Aaron the High Priest.

Undergarments, Tunic, The base layer was very plain white linen. The Robe, the Ephod, two shoulder pieces, the breast piece, the sash to tie around the ephod, and the turban with a gold plate. The urim and thummim (Leviticus 8.8, Deuteronomy 33.8, Ezra 2.63, Nehemiah 7.65).

21:10 - What were the urim and thummim?

23:46 - Exodus 28 - Read

32:00 - Why are the bells on the robe? Why would Aaron die if he was not wearing the special garments?

34:09 - The High Priest was a picture of Christ. Hebrews 5.1, 6.20, 7.26, 9.24-28 and Genesis 14

Genesis 14 Bible Study - who is Melchizedek video: https://youtu.be/7MRx4dqIJic

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Books/resources used or referenced:

Video of the high priest’s garments created by Redeemer-of-israel.blogspotcom on Youtube at Messages of Christ

Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.

Courson, Jon. Jon Courson’s Application Commentary Old Testament Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005.

https://www.christianbook.com/coursons-application-commentary-genesis-revelation-volumes/jon-courson/9780310118312/pd/0118312?event=ESRCG

Enns, Peter. The NIV Application Commentary, Exodus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000.

https://www.christianbook.com/exodus-niv-application-commentary/peter-enns/9780310206071/pd/0206073?event=ESRCG

Rose Guide to the Tabernacle. Peabody, MA; Rose Publishing, 2008.

https://www.christianbook.com/rose-guide-to-the-tabernacle/benjamin-galan/9781596362765/pd/362765?event=ESRCG

Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG