Before the Infinite

Passage: Exodus 28

Background:

1. Gold, blue, purple, and scarlet were all colors of royalty.
2. I had trouble picturing the priestly garments, so I looked up a picture. The ephod is depicted as the yellow cloth underneath the breastplate.
3. The priests role was to intercede between the sinful people and the holy God.

Questions and Comments:

1. The priests wore onyx stones with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel on their shoulders and precious stones representing each tribe over their hearts. This symbolized their role in bearing the burden of the people.
2. The priest wore bells so that those on the outside could hear whether he was still alive, or struck dead by God.
3. What is the use of all these rules and regulations for coming before God? The priest could be struck down for any deviation from the law. How has our situation changed for coming into God's presence? How is it stayed the same?