Sanctifying the Priests

Exodus 29:1-46

October 7, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Exodus 29

The Priestly Services unto YeHoVah, performed in the Tabernacle and amongst the Children of Israel, were of the utmost importance. The role of the Priests was essential in the daily morning and evening services, the weekly Sabbath Services, the Annual Feast Day Services, and the various individual offerings, special offerings, and vows made on behalf of the people unto YeHoVaH in the Tabernacle.

Before completing all of the items that would go into the Tabernacle, YeHoVaH transitions to the items the Priests would need to wear in order to carry out their services unto YeHoVaH in the Tabernacle and among the Israelites. YeHoVaH gave Moses an elaborate set of intricate garment designs for Aaron the High Priest and the sons of Aaron who would serve with him as Priests. Skilled craftsmen would be designated to create the priestly garments that would bring dignity and honor to those who would serve in the priestly roles.

Upon completion of those items, Moses is given instructions for sanctifying the Priests for their roles and functions on behalf of YeHoVaH for the people and on behalf of the people for YeHoVaH.

Join us in this portion of Exodus as we are invited to witness the sacred multiple-day event of the consecration of the Priests for their work of service in the teaching, Sanctifying the Priests. In preparation for this teaching, Sanctifying the Priests, please read Exodus 29:1-46.

The Anointing, Consecration and The Glory

January 21, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Exodus 40

The construction of the Tabernacle, the Most Holy Place, the Holy Place, and the Tabernacle Courtyard had all been completed along with the items that would be placed in them.  All of this was for the work of the service that would be commanded and performed by the High Priest, the Priests, and the Levites. The holy garments of the High Priest and Priests had been made according to the pattern Moses was given by YeHoVaH. Everything that had been made, under the oversight of Bezaleel and Aholiab, had been brought to Moses to be inspected. After Moses had inspected the work, saw that they had done it just as YeHoVaH had commanded, Moses blessed them.   In this final portion of Exodus, Moses receives instructions from YeHoVaH to set up the Tabernacle, the Tent of Meetings, and have everything that had been made placed in the appropriate location in the Tabernacle according to the instructions and setup pattern Moses had been given.   In preparation for this study, The Anointing, Consecration and The Glory, please read Exodus 40:1-38.

The Tabernacle, Priestly Garments & Blessing

January 14, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Exodus 39

The Most Holy Place, the Holy Place, and the Tabernacle Courtyard had all been completed along with the items that would be placed in them for the work of the service that would be commanded and performed by the High Priest, the Priests, and the Levites. YeHoVaH had given Moses the pattern of the Tabernacle and specific instructions for the garments the High Priest and the Priests were required to wear while performing their duties in the Most Holy Place, the Holy Place, and the Tabernacle Courtyard. After the construction was completed, it became obvious that everything in the Tabernacle was instructed to be made portable, not stationary. The Tabernacle was a moveable structure that would be set up, taken down, and moved as the Israelites would wander in the wilderness until entering into the Land of Promise. In this portion of Exodus, the focus turns to the making of the garments for the High Priest and the Priests, as well as the final inspection of everything Moses was instructed to have had made. In preparation for this study of The Tabernacle, Priestly Garments & Blessing, please read Exodus 39:1-43.

The Outer Court

January 7, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Exodus 38

Moses had been instructed and given the pattern of the Tabernacle by YeHoVaH. The work of constructing the Tabernacle and all of the components needed to do the work had been committed to Bezaleel, Aholiab, and every wise hearted person in whose heart YeHoVaH had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred them up to come and do the work. Moses gave them the pattern and all the offerings that had been given for the work. As the work commenced, a pattern emerged that revealed the order in which the construction of the Sanctuary of YeHoVaH was made. The Most Holy Place and the Holy Place were completed along with the items that would be placed in the Sanctuary for the work of the service that would be commanded. In this portion of Exodus, the focus of the work turns to the construction of an essential, indispensable, vital part of the Tabernacle service. Without it, the work and function of the Priests and High Priest would virtually cease. Join us as we revisit the construction site of the Sanctuary and Tabernacle in the teaching on The Outer Court. In preparation for this study of The Outer Court, please read Exodus 38:1-31.