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Chapter 28: Garments
"By singling out Aaron and his sons, God designates who is worthy to serve in the tabernacle and establishes a hereditary succession for future generations of high priests in Israel. Their lineage derives from the tribe of Levi and specifically through Aaron. Because their task will be to perform sacrifices for the people and officiate at major religious festivals, the priests have certain rights and responsibilities that no Israelite will have. Special garments are worn only by priests. A portion of the sacrifice is set aside for them. They are not allowed to own land or to perform non-priestly functions. They are held to a higher standard of obedience and are subject to swift punishment for failure to perform their duties or to provide the proper example to the people." (The IVP Bible Background Commentary)
The Priestly Garments: The twelve stones on the breastpiece used to represent the twelve tribes are similar to the stones that are used to adorn the foundations of the wall of the city in Revelation 21:12-21. The Urim and the Thummim were used in seeking the Lord's will in particular matters. They may have been the only legitimate means of directly seeking a "yes" or "no" answer from the Lord, apart from God speaking directly to people.
Chapter 29: Offerings
The consecration ritual is a seven day ritual designed to set precedents for the use of tabernacle and altar, the types of sacrifices that are to be made in these sacred precincts and the role and privileges attached to the priests. One of the most significant items in the ritual is blood, which is the symbol of life and is sprinkled both on the altar and on the garments of the priests. Sacrificial items (wheat, cakes and oil) as well as animals are presented and burnt on the altar. In this way the tabernacle and altar are purified, preparing them for use. Some pieces of meat are used for a wave offering and then set aside as the portion reserved for the priests.
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