Exodus 29 – The Consecration of the Priests
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Consecration of Aaron and his sons
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God commands Moses to sanctify Aaron and his sons for the priesthood.
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The process includes offerings (a bullock and two rams), unleavened bread, cakes, and wafers.
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Washing and Vesting
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Aaron and his sons are washed with water.
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Aaron is clothed with the holy garments: coat, robe, ephod, breastplate, and mitre with the holy crown.
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Anointing
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The tabernacle and all its vessels are anointed with oil.
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Aaron is anointed, and his sons are sprinkled with blood and oil.
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Sin Offering and Burnt Offering
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A bullock is offered as a sin offering.
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One ram is offered as a burnt offering, wholly consumed.
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Ram of Consecration
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The second ram’s blood is applied to the right ear, thumb, and toe of Aaron and his sons—symbolizing hearing, serving, and walking in holiness.
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Portions are waved before the Lord and eaten by the priests at the door of the tabernacle.
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Seven-Day Consecration
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This consecration lasts seven days.
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Two lambs are offered daily, morning and evening.
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God promises to dwell among Israel and sanctify the tabernacle by His glory.
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Exodus 30 – Holy Furnishings and Atonement
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Altar of Incense
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A golden altar is to be made for burning incense.
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Incense is burned every morning and evening when lamps are trimmed.
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Atonement Money
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Every man 20 years and older gives half a shekel atonement money when numbered, for the service of the tabernacle.
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Laver of Brass
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A brass laver (wash basin) is made for Aaron and his sons to wash hands and feet before ministering, lest they die.
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Holy Anointing Oil
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A sacred anointing oil is made from pure myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil.
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It is holy and must not be used for common purposes.
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Holy Incense
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A special incense is compounded from stacte, onycha, galbanum, and frankincense.
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It is reserved only for the worship of the Lord and may not be duplicated for personal use.
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? Themes: Holiness, consecration, obedience, and God’s presence. God shows that service in His tabernacle requires cleansing, anointing, and strict adherence to His commands.
