Scripture Union Daily Guide July 17, 2023
Read Scripture Union Daily Guide July 17, 2023, Monday SU Daily Guide Reading
TOPIC: Priestly Garment
OPENING PRAYER: As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Scripture: Exodus 39: 1 -31
Question(s) for Reflection
• Q 1: What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Q 8: Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 17 July 2023 Outline:
Vs.1-7, 22-31 give us a graphic picture of the priestly garment which the priests wore while serving in the holy place. Priests were not ordinary men in the society, rather they were holy people, consecrated and set apart to offer sacrifices and do other works in the tent or temple of God.
Our priestly garment today is no longer clothing materials, though we should dress properly daily and while serving the Lord. However, our garment is the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Today, every Christian is a royal priesthood, alive and called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to offer acceptable sacrifices unto God (1 Peter 1:14-15; 2:5,9; Revelation 1:6). We do not need special garment to show we are serving the Lord. Rather, we should cover ourselves as holy people with the righteousness of Jesus Christ and good works (Matthew 5:16).
The ephod and the breastplate were two very important parts of the priestly clothing (vs.2, 8). Engraved on twelve precious stones were the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, fastened to these two garments (vs.6,14). The memorial stones were a reminder that the priest represented all the people before God. See also our role as royal priests in 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, I surrender my life to you; clothe me with your righteousness as I serve you.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalm 37: 4 ‐ 5
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Hosea 4‐6
Scripture Union Daily Guide July 17, 2023. Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.
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