REFLECTION: Psalm 24:1-10 SERMON: Exodus 28-31, 39 Summary: The priesthood established for the tabernacle not only points to our perfect High Priest, the LORD JESUS CHRSIT, but hints at our present role as the Spirit-filled Royal Priesthood. BENEDICTION: Hebrews 13:20-21 THE PRIESTHOOD - Origins Exodus 28-29 clothing: undergarments (vv. 42–43); a white inner robe (v. 39; 39:27; Lev. 8:6–7); a blue robe over that, with bells and pomegranates on the hem (Ex. 28:31–35; 39:22–26); the ephod, a sleeveless garment of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet, held together by a jeweled clasp on each shoulder (28:6–8; 39:1–5; Lev. 8:7); a girdle (or belt) at the waist (Ex. 28:8); a jeweled breastplate, held in place on the ephod by golden chains attached to the shoulder clasps (vv. 9–30; 39:8–21); and a white linen turban (“miter,” 28:39) with a golden plate on it that said “Holy to the Lord” (v. 36). JESUS IS OUR HIGH PRIEST! He is superior… in His in His Anointing in His Representation in His WE ARE HIS ROYAL ! As priests, we… are chosen to serve God are chosen to serve others are set apart for God get to minister daily