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Exodus 27-28, Matthew 21:1-22 • Key Verses: Exodus 28:36-37

The tendency is to think the details of these chapters hold little significance for today. But God
put the details in for a reason. One reason is to vividly remind us of the necessity of holiness in
our worship of Him.
The garments for the high priest were sacred, or holy, garments. Holy simply means “separated.”
Specifically, it speaks of something set aside for divine use.
A plate of pure gold was attached to the turban. On it was engraved the, words, “Holy to the
Lord.” This was the most conspicuous feature of the turban. It was a reminder of the importance
of holiness in worship and service.
Holiness is a recurring theme in the Bible. God is holy. We are to be holy. Our lives in their
entirety are to be set aside for divine use. Holiness is not a negative concept as some would have
us think. It is not just a list of “don'ts.”
If we are to live lives of holiness there will be “don'ts,” things that we must not do. At the same
time we must remember that holiness is a positive concept—it is what we do. We live separated
to God.
Are there any “don’ts” that you do? If you are to be a holy person, those “don'ts” must stop.
Woodrow Kroll & Tony Beckett
www.backtothebible.in

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