Read Exodus 29 at Bible Gateway.
The next Strong Theme of Scripture concludes in today’s chapter …
28:6-43 (multiple {s} paragraphs) The pattern for the priests’ garments
29:1-37 {s} Instructions for the service of consecration
29:38-46 {p} Continual burnt offerings for the altar
… and resolves into this beautifully elegant Chiastic Structure.
The teaching tools shine a vivid spotlight on God’s heart: “That I may speak with you” (Exo 29:42). It’s what the entire tabernacle has been about from the very beginning, that His presence goes with us, and gives us rest (Exo 33:14). The form of the priesthood—their garments and “furnishings” (1A pair) perfectly enables the function of the priesthood—taking up and bearing away the iniquity of the children of Israel. When the high priest has borne up and taken away iniquity, then the presence of YHVH can come and dwell in the midst of His people (2A pair).
Why This Matters: The High Priest whom we gladly confess (Heb 3:1), who has borne up and taken away our iniquity (Isa 53:6, 12), is Messiah Yeshua. With our iniquity atoned for by His blood, He is Immanuel, God with us forever.
The Hebrew paragraphs for this chapter:
29:1-37 {s} Instructions for the service of consecration
29:38-46 {p} Continual burnt offerings for the altar
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