A sermon on the priestly garments in Exodus 25 by Pastor Cody Brobst

Application questions:

• Can you think of a time you needed a representative to stand in your place? How might that change how we view the ministry of the Old Testament priesthood?
• What are the various articles of the High Priest’s outfit? Talk together about what each part signifies (ephod, breastpiece, etc.) as you make your way through Ex. 28.
  • If Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Col. 1), what does He make known publicly that we wouldn’t have known about God otherwise?
• Talk about the pursuit of excellence, aesthetic, beauty both in our culture and in the church. Where do these ideas mimic biblical principles & values? Where might these good things turn into an idol? How does this passage dignify our work/gifts?
  • Couldn’t the priest have just made the point that God is glorious & beautiful to the people without the elaborate processes? (Why do we think this way?)
• What burdens did Christ carry for you? Read v. 29 & discuss judgment on his heart.
• What does “Holy unto the Lord” mean (v. 36)? Do we have to be perfect? What are the traits you notice in Christians who are “clothed in righteousness”? (Is. 61:10)
• Encourage one another in where you’ve seen God's beauty & been blessed.