Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

We now move on to Exodus 39 where the garments for the priests are described.  We think pastors in suits are fancy. That is nothing compared to what Aaron and his sons were to wear. This is to set them apart from even the other Levites.  They are not better. They simply have a job that requires them to come into the very presence of God. These garments honor Yahweh.

Many older Christians still wear their best clothes when they go to worship in their local church. If they do this to show off, it is wrong. If it is to show honor to God, it is appropriate. We honor people that we look up to and respect by dressing correctly in their presence. Today honor is not shown to God or others as it once was. Why do you suppose that is true?

According to Exodus 40 the new tabernacle and all its associated items are used first on the first day of the New Year. The tent, altar, and all the furnishings must be anointed with the special oil that has been made for this purpose. After washing and dressing in the sacred garments, Aaron and his sons are also anointed.

The show bread and other items of worship are put in place. A burnt offering and grain offering are presented as an act of worship. When Moses finished the construction of all the curtains and framework, Jehovah moved over it in the cloud. As the cloud moved, the Israelites moved out taking down and moving the tent of meeting and their personal dwellings. Tomorrow we begin the third book, Leviticus.