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The Aaronic Priesthood

Text: Exodus 28
5 May 2014

5 May 2014

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING
Text: Exodus 28

THE AARONIC PRIESTHOOD

1. Set apart by God

a) By name    Exodus 28:1

i) Aaron

ii) Nadab

iii) Abihu

iv) Eleazar

v) Ithamar

b) By divine decree

2. Holy Garments    Exodus 28:2

a) For glory

b) For beauty

3. Making of the holy garments

a) Gifted artisans    Exodus 28:3

b) Filled with the spirit of wisdom    Exodus 28:3

4. Consecration

a) Garments part of the consecration concept    Exodus 28:3

b) Garments for ministry as a priest    Exodus 28:3

5. The various pieces that made up the High Priestly garments    Exodus 28:4

a) Breastplate

b) Ephod

c) Robe

d) Skilfully woven tunic

e) Turban

f) Sash

SIGNIFICANCE

1. Sacredness of the priesthood

2. Consistent with the sacredness of the Tabernacle (Sanctuary)

3. NT Priesthood
“A royal priesthood”    1 Peter 2:9

4. Christ’s Priesthood according to the Order of Melchizedek
Hebrews 2:17; 3:1; 4:14 etc