Exodus 28:2
Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 28:2?

2. How does Exodus 28:2 emphasize the importance of holiness in leadership roles?

3. What does "holy garments" symbolize in the context of spiritual leadership today?

4. How can we apply the concept of "glory and beauty" in our daily lives?

5. How does Exodus 28:2 connect to the New Testament's teachings on priesthood?

6. In what ways can we honor God through our attire and presentation?

7. What is the significance of "holy garments" in Exodus 28:2 for Aaron's priesthood?

8. How does Exodus 28:2 reflect the importance of beauty and glory in worship?

9. Why were specific garments necessary for Aaron according to Exodus 28:2?

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

11. Exodus 28:2–5: Where did nomadic Israelites supposedly in the desert acquire the costly fabrics, precious stones, and gold for such elaborate garments?

12. What does 'ephod' mean?

13. How do other biblical passages reconcile or contradict Leviticus 21’s strict requirements for priestly purity and appearance?

14. If Joshua’s filthy garments symbolize sin, how does this literal exchange of clothes in Zechariah 3 align with other biblical texts about atonement practices?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the term "holy garments" signify about the nature of the priesthood and its responsibilities?

2. How do the concepts of "glory and beauty" in the priestly garments apply to our worship practices today?

3. In what ways does Aaron's role as a high priest foreshadow the ministry of Jesus Christ?

4. How can we, as a "royal priesthood," live out our calling in our daily lives?

5. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our worship and service to God reflect His glory and beauty?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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