PRIESTLY GARMENTS
Keywords 39:1
From the blue, purple and scarlet yarn
they made woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary. They also made
sacred garments for Aaron, as the LORD commanded Moses.
1. Bezalel and his team made the woven
garments for Aaron and his sons. Note the details in gold and the very
elaborate patterns, requiring skilled hands. The gold made the garments shine
with glory, and the custom pattern set them apart from any other person,
revealing the priest as God’s representative. The breastpiece and its precious stones that covered
the priest’s heart and weighed on his shoulders
indicated his responsibility to God’s people. In this way, God made it clear how much he values each
precious tribe and each precious one of his people.
2. The Israelites completed all the work
just as the LORD commanded Moses (repeated 12 times). This was what they were
charged to do (36:1), and they were faithful to it. Note their actions in this
chapter: They made, mounted, fashioned, etc. Their skill is highlighted. For
such talented, creative people, it is not always easy to submit to another’s ideas. But they did so in humility for
God’s glory. Moses blessed them,
acknowledging all they had done.
Prayer Father, we are each precious to you like a jewel. Help our pastors have
your people on their heart and help us serve humbly.
One Word As the LORD commanded
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