Divine bells, Exodus 28:34-35

1) Some judges are telling people some clothing is not allowed in their courtrooms.
2) In Bakersfield, CA a judge does not allow people to wear flip flops.
3) Another courtroom closer to home – Michigan – says blue jeans are not allowed.
4) No shorts are allowed in a Dover, Delaware courtroom

WHAT WE SEE TAKING PLACE IN SOME AMERICAN COURTROOMS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SOME INFORMATION IN EXODUS 28.

1) Ex. 28 provides us with details about the clothing worn by Aaron.
2) In Ex. 28:2 we learn that Aaron’s clothing was “beautiful.”
3) Threads of various colors were used to construct this clothing (verse 8).
4) Engraved stones were also part of the clothing (verse 9).
5) Two pure twisted gold chains were part of the outfit (verse 14).
6) The collar was to be made in such a way where it would not tear (verse 32).
7) We want the information in verses 34-35 – READ
a) There were “golden bells” on Aaron’s priestly attire.
b) These bells were not just for show – they actually made a sound.
c) The bells warned people like Aaron that serving God was a very serious matter.
8) The message of Ex. 28 is still very relevant for our day and time.
9) Today people can become lax about God and spiritual things.
10) If we are somehow involved in the worship, we need to concentrate on what we are doing.
11) It is true that we are talking about the Old Testament and it is true that we are not high priests.
a) 1 Pet. 2:9 says Christians are a “royal priesthood.”
b) 1 Pet. 2:5 – READ
c) What are our minds focused on when it is time to offer up a spiritual sacrifice in worship?
12) If a lot of people thought about Ex. 28 and 1 Pet. 2, they would worship very, very differently.
13) 1 Cor. 11:29 – READ
14) Some of the Corinthians were “not discerning the Lord’s body.”
15) Paul said this would bring about “condemnation” (judgment).
16) Notice the verse that follows – READ verse 30.
a) Three key words stand out in this verse: WEAK, SICKLY, DEAD.
b) Worship is a time to come to God and say: You are great, holy, and our creator.
17) Most congregations would not try to create rules if people simply understood the seriousness of worship.
18) When it comes time for worship, we need to “remember the bells” in Ex. 28.
19) These items were a reminder to be serious and reverential about worship.

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