LIFE SCRIPTS

“Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar around this opening, so that it will not tear. Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe. Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die. “Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: holy to the Lord. Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban. It will be on Aaron’s forehead, and he will bear the guilt involved in the sacred gifts the Israelites consecrate, whatever their gifts may be. It will be on Aaron’s forehead continually so that they will be acceptable to the Lord. “Weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer. Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron’s sons to give them dignity and honor. After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests. “Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh. Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. “This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants.
Exodus 28:31‭-‬43 NIV
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These verses highlight some different accessories Aaron and his sons were to put on as part of their priestly responsibility. The alternate pomegranates and golden bells at the hem of his garments showed status. Being a priest, he was to be set apart and the decorations on the hem of his garment would set him apart. A plate of pure gold was to be engraved with the inscriptions…HOLY IS THE LORD. It was to be fixed at the forehead of the priest as a reminder to the people about the attribute of the Lord they serve. This is important when we come to God’s presence so that we do not take it for granted. The golden bells on his hem were to indicate his movement even as he served God in the most holy place. In the event that he was struck and died, the people would not hear the tingling of these bells. These accessories were meant to set Aaron apart from the rest of the people. In much the same way, we as priests are to be set apart from others in our service to God.