Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

The garments for the priests which include Aaron and his sons are detailed in chapter 28 of Exodus.  The garments continue the dedication to the worship of Yahweh as the one true God.  All the care given to the clothing of the priests emphasizes the glory of God.

The Urim and Thummim are worn by Aaron.  These devices were like modern dice.  They were used in the process of casting lots.  When they needed a direct word from God to decide an issue, the lot was cast and showed yes or no.  Is that gambling? I would not want to wager anything against Yahweh.

Consecration is a term that is discussed in Exodus 29.  To consecrate is to dedicate for a specific purpose.  Ordination is another word that is used here that sometimes is not understood.  It is setting someone aside for a specific purpose.  In Christian churches, we ordain ministers, elders, deacons and other positions in the congregations.

Consecration and ordination are very important ceremonies.  God wanted these done in a specific way.  Many churches view their ceremonies as just as holy as the methods that are specified by Jehovah.  Often, we forget the reasons why certain things or actions are considered sacred.  We are no different from the Israelites.

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