Exodus 28:16
It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 28:16?

2. What is the significance of the "square" design in Exodus 28:16 for believers today?

3. How does Exodus 28:16 reflect God's attention to detail in worship practices?

4. Connect Exodus 28:16 to other scriptures about priestly garments and their importance.

5. How can we apply the precision of Exodus 28:16 to our spiritual lives?

6. What does the "span long and a span wide" teach about God's orderliness?

7. What is the significance of the breastpiece being square in Exodus 28:16?

8. How does Exodus 28:16 reflect God's instructions for worship?

9. Why is the measurement of a span important in Exodus 28:16?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28?

11. What are the Biblical weights and measures?

12. Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks?

13. Deuteronomy 8:16 - Why would an omniscient God need to 'test' the Israelites if He already knew their hearts?

14. What do Bible symbols mean and represent?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the square shape of the breastpiece teach us about God's nature and His expectations for our lives?

2. How does the role of the high priest in the Old Testament foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ as our high priest?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of carrying others in prayer, as symbolized by the stones on the breastpiece?

4. How does the detailed design of the breastpiece reflect the importance of obedience to God's instructions in our daily lives?

5. What connections can you draw between the breastpiece's symbolism and the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:16?1. How do the garments reflect the divine glory and splendor intended for Aaron and his sons?

2. What is the symbolic significance of the twelve stones on the breastpiece?

3. What role does the Urim and Thummim play, and how does this relate to the responsibility of the priests?

4. How does the craftsmanship involved in creating the garments speak to the value and respect given to the priestly office?

5. Why might the sound of the bells be crucial for Aaron's survival?

6. The phrase "HOLY TO THE LORD" was to be on Aaron's forehead. How can we apply this concept to our lives?

7. Why was it necessary for the priests to wear linen undergarments?

8. How does the ordination and consecration of Aaron and his sons parallel to spiritual responsibilities in your life?

9. How do the detailed instructions reflect God's nature?

10. In today's society, how can we symbolically "wear" our commitment to God?

11. How does this chapter speak to the significance of obedience in worship?

12. What does it mean to bear the iniquity of something as Aaron did with the holy things?

13. In what ways can we apply the concepts of consecration and ordination to our daily lives?

14. How does this chapter reinforce the idea of God's direct involvement with His people?

15. How do we see God's love and protection in the requirements given for the priests' garments?

16. In what ways do these instructions highlight the importance of holiness in God's service?

17. What is the importance of Aaron carrying the names of the sons of Israel over his heart?

18. If you were tasked with a responsibility similar to Aaron's, how would you prepare for it?

19. How do the various elements of the garments and their construction symbolize aspects of Christian life today?

20. What can this passage teach us about the seriousness with which we should approach our service to God?

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