Burmah Gospel Hall18, 25 Aug. 2013

THE COMMISSIONING OF THE PRIESTOOD

According to all that I show thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments [furnishings]thereof, even so shall ye make it. Exo. 25:9Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith He, that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount. Heb. 8:5

The Commissioning of the Priesthood

Exo. Chs. 28, 29 cf. Lev. Ch. 818 AUG. 2013 PART

I. THE CLOTHINGS OF THE PRIESTS. - A Topical Study – Exo. 28

25 AUG. 2013

PART I. CONTINUED…27 OCT. 2013

PART II. THE CLEANSING OF THE PRIESTS

- A Textual Study – Exo. 29

RecapitulationPart 1 – The

Clothings of the Priests (28:3-5, 39, 40)1. The Clothes of the

High Priest. a.The Coat. (28:39)b.The Robe of the Ephod (28:31-35)c.Ephod (28:6-14)d.THE BREASTPLATE

(28:15-30)

d. The Breastplate Exo. 28:15-30

i. The 5 Colours (15) ii. Called Breastplate of

Judgment (29, 30)iii. 12 Precious stones (17-21)iv. Its Shape (16a)v. Its Size (16b)vi. The Six rings (22-28)vii. The Chains & Lace (22-28)viii.The 12 precious Stones

with 12 names (17-21, 29)ix. The Urim and Thummin

(30)

viii. The precious Stones (28:17-21)On the breastplate,

each stone was engraved the name of a tribe of Israel - according to the twelve tribes (28:21 cp. Num.1:18, 21-50)

viz. Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Ephraim, Manasseh, Benjamin, Dan, Asher and Naphatali

Cp. according to birth 28:10

viii. The precious Stones. God’s People in totality

in diversity and harmony.

Note: Levi missing - Levi was set apart for a special Role of ministry in holy things; God was their inheritance. Joseph had a portion (or Role) above his brethren (Gen. 48:22); he Received a double inheritance, thus, Ephraim and Manasseh.

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Gematria - Values table1 Aleph א

2 Betב3 Gimel ג

4 Daled ד

5 He ה

6 Vav ו

7 Zayin ז

8 Heth ח

9 Teth ט

10 Yud י

20 Kaph כ

30 Lamed ל40 Mem מ

50 Nun נ

60 Samech ס70 Ayin ע

80 Pe פ

90 Tsade צ

100 Qoph ק200 Reish ר300 Shin ש400 Taw ת500 Kaph(final) ך600 Mem(final) ם700 Nun(final) ן800 Pe(final) ף900 Tsade(final) ץ

Gematria of the 12 Tribes of Israel

The Gematria in the Breastplate: The 3 stones at the bottom layer form

the FOUNDATION STONE.• JESUS is the foundation

stone. • 888 = 331 + 395 + 162• 888 = Greek gematria

for JESUS 888 = Iota (10) Eta (8) Sigma (200) Omicron (70) Upsilon (400) Sigma (200) JESUS

The Middle 4 stones (The Corner Stone):

• The Middle 4 stones: 54 + 95 + 830 + 501 = 1480

• 1480 = Greek gematria for CHRIST

• 1480 = Chi (600) Rho (100)

Iota (10) Sigma (200)

Tau (300) Omicron (70)

Sigma (200)

CHRIST

Jesus Christ,the Capstone, Cornerstone and Foundation

Stone.30   466   259 = 755 <JESUS CHRIST (Hebrew)

 7    570    54 95   830    501 = 1480    <- CHRIST (Greek)331 395   162  = 888    <- JESUS (Greek)The bottom 7 stones cry out JESUS CHRIST in Greek (Luke 19:40),

The top 3 stones proclaim JESUS CHRIST in Hebrew!

• remember, that ye being …Gentiles…are …aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, …without God in the world. Eph. 2:11, 12

the middle wall of partition

THE REPAIRER OF THE BREACH Isa. 58:12 -- The Enigmatic Gap

And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

The two remaining stones form a breach as below:

                         30      466      259  (755)   <-----   JESUS CHRIST

7        570   <======                  54  (577)                    95      830      501  (1480) <-----   

CHRIST                              331    395      162   (888) <-----   

JESUS

the middle wall of partition

The combined gematria of the two stones is the same as that of the title "the repairer of the

breach" found in Isa. 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old

waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called,

The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

The Hebrew gematria for “The repairer of the breach” is 577.The gematria of the two remaining stones that form

a breach in the breastplate is 7 + 570 = 577

•Gematria resources sourced from: http://www.fivedoves.com/tng/gospelinstone.htmFor

• For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall

of partition between us. Eph. 2:14

Summary

There is neither Jew nor Greek… for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we

be Jews or Gentiles,Gal. 3:28; I Cor. 12:13

d. The Breastplatei. The Coloursii. Called Breastplate of

Judgment.iii. Twelve Precious stonesiv. Its Shape.v. Its Size.vi. The Six rings.vii. The Chains & the Lace.viii.The 12 precious Stones

with names engraved.ix. The Urim and Thummin

x. The Mitre and Bonnet (Exo. 28:39, 40)

Difference between the Headdress of the high priest and that of the priests.

For the High Priest, it was a mitre; for his sons, bonnets. The bonnet was in the form of a cap

(hemispherical, as hillock, Strong) (29:9) Both were made of linen

=> symbol of righteousness and holiness. We are an holy priesthood (I Pet. 2:5) and as

He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy.”

(I Pet. 1:16, NIV)

x. The Mitre and Bonnet (Exo. 28:39, 40; 29:28)

Note: It is the Jewish man’s Custom to cover his head when entering the synagogue, or when praying, or reading the law or the prophet, in recognition of the majesty of God, His greatness and his unworthiness – the willing subjection of reverence and holy love.

In the N.T., the method is changed. The man uncovers his head while the woman covers hers in recognition of the Headship of Christ. (I Cor. 11:3-5)

xi. The Holy Crown (Exo. 28:36-38; 29:6)

The Hebrew word translated “plate” is “tsits”, elsewhere translated “flower” and “blossoms”. (Psa. 103:15;

Isa. 28:1; 40:6-8)You shall make a rosette of pure gold. (NRSV)=> On the Great High Priest we see the unfading flower of pure gold.

The crown shall be upon Aaron’s forehead. 29:38=> The forehead is the seat of the will and the intellect. Cf. Ezek. 3:7-9 - the house of Israel have a hard forehead and a stubborn heart. See, I have made your face hard against their faces, and your forehead hard against their foreheads. Like the hardest stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not fear them or be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house. (NRSV)

The high Priest bore the inscription HOLINESS TO THE LORD. (28:36-38) .This is the crowning fact, the culmination of everything. (I Pet. 1:15, 16)

• If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his

forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God. Rev.

14:9, 10

• And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE

GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE

EARTH. Rev. 17:5

e. Linen breeches (Exo. 28:42-43; Lev. 6:8-10),

from the loins even unto the thighs (28:42). i. Who to wear:*The coat and breeches were

made for the priests also and were the ordinary garments of high priest and priests as distinguished from other garments, which were for glory and beauty.

i. Who to Wear: This is the last garment common to all and essential to all.

ii. What to Wear: They were to wear breeches or drawers made of linen to cover their nakedness (Much of idol worship was sensual, sexual, obscene and nakedness was often part of their conduct.)For the worshipper of God there must be modesty and decency, for we must worship God in the beauty of holiness.

ii. When to Wear: when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die; it shall be a statute forever… (Exo. 28:43).

(ct. Gen. 3:8 cp. 21)

e. Linen breeches (Exo. 28:42-43; Lev. 6:8-10),

i. Who to Wear.ii. What to Wear.

iii. When to Wear.

Conclusion: iv. Why to Wear:

=> He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of

conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

I Pet. 1:15, 16

These Garments are “Holy Garments” for glory and beauty.

The Coat => Holiness of the heart that beat beneath it.

The Girdle => Holiness of the service rendered to God.

The Mitre => Holiness of thought and control.

The Breeches => thy nakedness be not discovered. Exo. 20:26

Therefore: Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. Exo. 3:5

1. The Clothes of the High Priest.Summary

1. The Clothes of the High Priest.2. The Clothes and Clothing of the other

Priests. Exo. 28:40-43a. Their Clothes – the coat, the

girdle, the bonnet, the breeches. When going into the Sanctuary

or Serving at the Altar (28:43 cf. Lev. 6:10; 16:4) to put on...

i. The coat => no low neckline.ii. The breeches => no high hemline. iii. The girdle => no fleshly mid-lineiv. The bonnet => no fleshly thoughts

These are holy garments! (Lev. 16:4b)

Lev. 6:10

a. Their Clothesb. Their Clothing by Moses as the Lord Commanded

–Exo. 29:9a cf. Lev. 8:13

thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them. And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them:

4. The Confirmation of the Priesthood to Aaron and his sons perpetually. Exo. 29:9b

a. The Confirmation: the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute:

b. The Consecration Ceremony: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.

• Part II – The Cleansing and Consecration of the Priests.

• Exo. 29:1-9, 10-25

• To Be Continued on

• October 27 (DV)