A Deep Dive into Scripture
We are struck with the beauty of the Tabernacle; outside it did not look like much, but inside it was glorious. Its beauty and design were inspired by the vision of its heavenly counterpart revealed to Moses. This makes this sanctuary more than a historic artifact of an antiquated culture, but foundational for worship of … Read more
This is the rite you shall perform in consecrating [Aaron and his sons] as my priests. Exodus 29:1 Up to this point in ancient Israel, we surmise that the firstborn, the primogenitor, functioned as the priest of the family unit in its original semi-nomadic setting (so Hahn). We have no reason to doubt this would … Read more
For the glorious adornment of your brother Aaron you shall have sacred vestments made. Therefore, tell the various artisans whom I have endowed with skill to make vestments for Aaron to consecrate him as my priest. These are the vestments they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a brocade tunic, a turban, … Read more
When Aaron, then, and the other Israelites saw Moses and noticed how radiant the skin of his face had become, they were afraid to come near him. Exodus 34:30 Of all the features of the human body, the face most fully expresses the imago dei in us. Not only are all the senses concentrated here, … Read more
You shall make an altar of acacia wood, on a square, five cubits long and five cubits wide; it shall be three cubits high. Exodus 27:1 For ablutions you shall make a bronze basin with a bronze stand. Place it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it. Exodus 30:17 In … Read more