Exodus 28:40
Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron's sons, to give them glory and splendor.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 28:40?

2. How does Exodus 28:40 emphasize the importance of priestly garments for Aaron's sons?

3. What role do "tunics, sashes, and caps" play in priestly service today?

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

5. How does Exodus 28:40 connect to New Testament teachings on spiritual attire?

6. In what ways can we ensure our actions reflect "dignity and honor" today?

7. What is the significance of Exodus 28:40 in the context of priestly garments?

8. How does Exodus 28:40 reflect the importance of holiness in worship?

9. Why were specific garments prescribed for Aaron's sons in Exodus 28:40?

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. Does God get tired? (Isaiah 40:28 vs. Exodus 31:17)

13. Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written?

14. What are the components of Priestly Garments?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the priestly garments in Exodus 28:40 reflect the character and nature of God?

2. In what ways can we, as believers, reflect God's glory and splendor in our daily lives?

3. How does the concept of being a "royal priesthood" in 1 Peter 2:9 relate to the priestly garments described in Exodus 28:40?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to prepare ourselves for service to God, similar to the preparation of the priestly garments?

5. How does understanding Jesus as our High Priest, as described in Hebrews 4:14-16, enhance our appreciation of the priestly role in the Old Testament?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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