EXODUS
CHAPTER
39
1. Of the blue, purple, and crimson yarns they made finely worked vestments, for ministering in the holy place; they made the sacred vestments for Aaron as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 1)
According to Mr. Devain Pawar the author of this chapter, Gods commandments are guidelines that help us live our lives in an honest way. Therefore the vestments made were done according to the will of God. With reference to the vestments please click on the following link-
2. He made the ephod of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 2)
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 2)
Life is always full of twisted logic. No matter how
much we try to understand, the reasons behind the events that take place in our lives, we cannot always gain a complete understanding. This is why it is best to rely on God and not on the world because there is nobody on this earth who knows us even more than we know ourselves but You oh God. It is only You who can enlighten us on the best ways and choices that we are to take. You are aware of the perfect materials, solutions and or situations that are adequate in order to facilitate our situation as in the case of the 'Ephod' to which you assigned a perfect role to satisfy your will.
3. Gold leaf was hammered out and cut into threads to work into the blue, purple, and crimson yarns and into the fine twisted linen, in skilled design.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 3)
5. The decorated band on it was of the same materials and workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns and of fine twisted linen; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 5)
According to God's colour schemes colours fit in together in order to make one master piece along with other materials such as gold and yarn. Whatever the colour of our skin or our personality we all have a place in the body of God on earth that is His Church. One day as is the will of God all races and all beliefs will become one race with all its diversity values and beliefs all based on the will of God.
6. The onyx stones were prepared, enclosed in settings of gold filigree and engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the sons of Israel. 7. He set them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, to be stones of remembrance for the sons of Israel; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 6)
8. He made the breastpiece, in skilled work, like the work of the ephod, of gold of blue, purple and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen. 9. It was square; the breastpiece was made double, a span in length and a span in width when doubled.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 8 to 9)
As much as humanity has the capacity to create great or simple things, let alone You oh God who is the master creator. You love us so much that You created us according to your very image on which You even decided to permit You son to take the same form of humanity.
10. They set in it four rows of stone. A row of carnelian, chrysolite, and emerald was the first row; 11. and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a moonstone, 12. and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; 13. and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper; they were enclosed in settings of gold filigree.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 10 to 13)
Just as the chosen stones were different from each other all having a different significance thus representing the twelve tribes of Israel they can also be compared to the different phases or milestones of human development as in the case of birth, childhood, teenager hood. adult hood and even death, which has a strong impact on our life as is often viewed as negative. In respect to these milestones God is with us all the time. He is the one who by means of our parents sends our souls into the human body at the time of our birth. He helps us in growing up throughout our childhood and helps us to enjoy life during the time when we are teenagers he help us in realising the difference between good and bad and withstanding the related challenges. At the time of our adulthood he helps us, in discovering a form of lifestyle or work such as a trade or a profession or even help in finding a partner as in marriage and most of all He is there waiting for us at the time of our death to welcome us in heaven in order to be reunited with him forever.
14. There were twelve stones with names corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 14)
As in the case of the Aaron the breastpiece held on it the stones signifying the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. Moreover God has inscribed in His heart and mind our names and where about and even all the circumstances both positive and not so positive that we may happen to be experiencing even during the present day. Therefore me and you are always a priority on His mind. God is present in all situations and is always helping us during our trials and tribulations even if we are not aware of His presence.
15.They made on the breastpiece chains of pure gold, twisted like cords; 16. and they made two settings of gold filigree and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two edges of the breastpiece; 17. and they put the two cords of gold in the two rings at the edges of the breastpiece. 18. Two ends of the two cords they had attached to the two settings of filigree; in this way they attached it in front to the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 15 to 18)
According to the author of this chapter with whom I totally agree, God is always our primary source of strength. Therefore whenever we follow your will oh God, no matter how many difficulties we come across and no matter how much trials the devil tempts us with you oh God, will always be there to help us just as you did to Moses and his ancestors. When reflecting on the twisted chains of gold I cannot fail to remember that we are bound to You with chains of love that can never be broken accept by our sins.
In a spirit of prayer I invite you to join me in the following prayer and song called bind us together Lord.
Prayer bind us together LORD
19. Then they made two rings of gold and put them at the two ends of the breastpiece, on its inside edge next to the ephod. 20.They made two rings of gold and attached them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod at its joining above the decorated band of the ephod. 21. Theyy bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord so that it should lie on the decorated band of the ephod, and that the breastplate should not come loose from the ephod, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 19 to 21)
In order for the breastplate to be secured to the ephod God took the necessary precautions, in order to prevent the breastplate from hindering the priest in his service to God. This is a very important issue because if we misunderstand what God is telling us or manipulate His 'Word' for our own purpose we could easily be driven astray by our own beliefs by creating personal beliefs and values that have nothing to do with the Word of God.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 3)
When we
are in God's hands and living according to His will we are to be happy for we are in the possession and control of a skilled worker that is God who from the first day that we came into this world he has never stopped working both inside us and in our social, spiritual and psychological selves and environments in order to help us become the people he wants us to be and fulfil the roles that He has ascribed for us and for the world at large. So as the author of this chapter is sharing with us we are to just
relax and be assured that whatever God is doing or has been permitting to happen in our lives has been going on for our own good and even that of others.
4. They made for the ephod shoulder-pieces, joined to it at its two edges.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 4)
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 4)
As much as the ephod needed the shoulders of Aaron the priest on which to rest for support, we also are in need of each others support care and love during some time or other. However our greatest support can only come from You my God.
5. The decorated band on it was of the same materials and workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns and of fine twisted linen; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 5)
According to God's colour schemes colours fit in together in order to make one master piece along with other materials such as gold and yarn. Whatever the colour of our skin or our personality we all have a place in the body of God on earth that is His Church. One day as is the will of God all races and all beliefs will become one race with all its diversity values and beliefs all based on the will of God.
6. The onyx stones were prepared, enclosed in settings of gold filigree and engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the sons of Israel. 7. He set them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, to be stones of remembrance for the sons of Israel; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 6)
God engraves His graces and good values in us, that help us in being 'good' people but it is up to us to always be aware of these values and accept obey and follow the path that they guide us in. However if we do not we risk living a life full of sin and guilt. God commanded that the stones be placed on the shoulder piece and that means weight and responsibility. On our shoulders we also bear the weight of those people whom we have hurt are are in the process of hurting in the future.There names are there to keep us aware that we are still sinners.
8. He made the breastpiece, in skilled work, like the work of the ephod, of gold of blue, purple and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen. 9. It was square; the breastpiece was made double, a span in length and a span in width when doubled.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 8 to 9)
As much as humanity has the capacity to create great or simple things, let alone You oh God who is the master creator. You love us so much that You created us according to your very image on which You even decided to permit You son to take the same form of humanity.
10. They set in it four rows of stone. A row of carnelian, chrysolite, and emerald was the first row; 11. and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a moonstone, 12. and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; 13. and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper; they were enclosed in settings of gold filigree.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 10 to 13)
Just as the chosen stones were different from each other all having a different significance thus representing the twelve tribes of Israel they can also be compared to the different phases or milestones of human development as in the case of birth, childhood, teenager hood. adult hood and even death, which has a strong impact on our life as is often viewed as negative. In respect to these milestones God is with us all the time. He is the one who by means of our parents sends our souls into the human body at the time of our birth. He helps us in growing up throughout our childhood and helps us to enjoy life during the time when we are teenagers he help us in realising the difference between good and bad and withstanding the related challenges. At the time of our adulthood he helps us, in discovering a form of lifestyle or work such as a trade or a profession or even help in finding a partner as in marriage and most of all He is there waiting for us at the time of our death to welcome us in heaven in order to be reunited with him forever.
14. There were twelve stones with names corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 14)
As in the case of the Aaron the breastpiece held on it the stones signifying the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. Moreover God has inscribed in His heart and mind our names and where about and even all the circumstances both positive and not so positive that we may happen to be experiencing even during the present day. Therefore me and you are always a priority on His mind. God is present in all situations and is always helping us during our trials and tribulations even if we are not aware of His presence.
15.They made on the breastpiece chains of pure gold, twisted like cords; 16. and they made two settings of gold filigree and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two edges of the breastpiece; 17. and they put the two cords of gold in the two rings at the edges of the breastpiece. 18. Two ends of the two cords they had attached to the two settings of filigree; in this way they attached it in front to the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 15 to 18)
According to the author of this chapter with whom I totally agree, God is always our primary source of strength. Therefore whenever we follow your will oh God, no matter how many difficulties we come across and no matter how much trials the devil tempts us with you oh God, will always be there to help us just as you did to Moses and his ancestors. When reflecting on the twisted chains of gold I cannot fail to remember that we are bound to You with chains of love that can never be broken accept by our sins.
In a spirit of prayer I invite you to join me in the following prayer and song called bind us together Lord.
Prayer bind us together LORD
19. Then they made two rings of gold and put them at the two ends of the breastpiece, on its inside edge next to the ephod. 20.They made two rings of gold and attached them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod at its joining above the decorated band of the ephod. 21. Theyy bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord so that it should lie on the decorated band of the ephod, and that the breastplate should not come loose from the ephod, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 19 to 21)
In order for the breastplate to be secured to the ephod God took the necessary precautions, in order to prevent the breastplate from hindering the priest in his service to God. This is a very important issue because if we misunderstand what God is telling us or manipulate His 'Word' for our own purpose we could easily be driven astray by our own beliefs by creating personal beliefs and values that have nothing to do with the Word of God.
Moreover as humans we tend to view and experience life and at times its challenges, trials and tribulations, through a limited point of
view. Therefore when we make a plan we tend to make a single plan which we find
suitable without considering the eventuality that we may have not covered all the angles with the consequence that our plans may backfire and due to the fact that we had not made a contingency plan or included God in our plans. As the present and future has shown us many people whom we may have perceived as being successful and even role models have ended up committing suicide or even ended up on drugs and driven themselves to a life of abuse and or criminality.
22. He also made the robe of the ephod woven all of blue yarn; 23. and the opening of the robe in the middle of it was like the opening in a coat of mail, with a binding around the opening so that it might not be torn.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 22 to 23)
According to the author of this chapter Mr.Devain Pawar God is patient. Moreover He takes His time when accomplishing works in our lives. God waits for the right opportunity where we leave Him an opening where He can intervene and correct the bugs in our plans, so that we can return back to His original plan that concerns the salvation of both our souls and that of others.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 22 to 23)
According to the author of this chapter Mr.Devain Pawar God is patient. Moreover He takes His time when accomplishing works in our lives. God waits for the right opportunity where we leave Him an opening where He can intervene and correct the bugs in our plans, so that we can return back to His original plan that concerns the salvation of both our souls and that of others.
24. On the lower hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen. 25. They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the lower hem of the robe all around, between the pomegranates; 26. a bell and a pomegranate all around on the lower hem of the robe for ministering as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 24 to 26)
When God gave instructions to Moses in relation to the making of the robe, He made a perfect plan for this item covering each and every detail from top to bottom. It had parts reflecting the beauty of God as in the chosen colours and it was even practical having bells to signify the presence of the priest who is a representative of God and His presence.
Oh God You do every thing for a reason even though I may not always be aware of Your intentions You are proactive for my own good. A times we may wonder and question why our lives have taken the present course, however we are to rest assured that God is in control and is aware of what we need, who we are, our strong points and even our weak points. Therefore we are to be grateful to Him for all the works He does in our life, whether we are aware of His intervention or not. Thanks Jesus for all the details you take care off especially those that I am not aware of.
27. They also made the tunics, woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons, 28. and the turban of fine linen, and the headdresses of fine linen, and the linen undergarments of fine twisted linen, 29. and the sash of fine twisted linen, and of blue, purple and crimson yarns, embroidered with needlework; as the LORD had commanded Moses. 30. They made the rosette of the holy diadem of pure gold, and wrote on it an inscription, like the engraving of a signet, "Holy to the LORD." 31. They tied to it a blue cord, to fasten it on the turban above; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 27 to 31)
27. They also made the tunics, woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons, 28. and the turban of fine linen, and the headdresses of fine linen, and the linen undergarments of fine twisted linen, 29. and the sash of fine twisted linen, and of blue, purple and crimson yarns, embroidered with needlework; as the LORD had commanded Moses. 30. They made the rosette of the holy diadem of pure gold, and wrote on it an inscription, like the engraving of a signet, "Holy to the LORD." 31. They tied to it a blue cord, to fasten it on the turban above; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 27 to 31)
When we are born we are born as people without any personal sins only that of original sin, like the priests Aaron and his sons we are clothed in God's purity and grace. However in the course of time we
accumulate the stain and dirt of our sins in us, however we still have in us the grace of the presence of God and a connection to Him in our spirit. Therefore God always gives us the opportunity and the capacity to turn back to Him. We are a living priesthood that has a beginning but never an end. God is the only source of our salvation. In the same way that the priest wore the sash and was connected to God, by means of our baptism and relationship with Him we are also connected to God like a baby who is still in the womb.
In order to view the garments and the sash of the priest please click on the following link.
32. In this way all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting was finished; the Israelites had done everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 32)
(Exodus chapter 39 verse 32)
When a work is according to the will of God it cannot fail because it is based according to God's plan for our salvation and therefore the end is positive, however if a work does not have God's blessing or has a negative connotation associated with it there is a high chance that it will come to no good.
33. Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses, the tent and all its utensils, its frames, its bars, its pillars, and its bases; 34. the covering of tanned rams' skins and the covering of fine leather, and the curtain for the screen; 35. the ark of the covenant with its poles and the mercy seat; 36. the table with all its utensils and the bread of the Presence; 37. the pure lampstand with its lamps set on it and all its utensils, and the oil for the light; 38. the golden altar, the anointing oil and the fragrant incense, and the screen for the entrance of the tent; 39. the bronze altar, and the grating of bronze, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand; 40. the hangings of the court, its pillars, and its bases, and the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, and its pegs; and all the utensils for the service of the tabernacle for the tent of meeting; 41 the finely worked vestments for ministering in the holy place, the sacred vestments for the priest Aaron, and the vestments of his sons to serve as priests. 47. The Israelites had done all of the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 47. When Moses saw that they had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded, he blessed them.
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 33 to 47)
All the things that God hard ordered Moses to make were ready. Now the people were united. They were bound together as one church. However in time due to differences in human ideology values and beliefs the formation of various different sects took place. However as held by the author of this chapter, sooner or later God will do something to reunite all these church back to as it were in the beginning as one flock with God as our supreme shepherd.
However in the meantime as in the case of the chosen people of God we are required to accomplish what is required of us to be best of the skills that God has given us. One of the most basic abilities is that of love towards our selves, towards God and even towards others. In His sermon on the mountain in chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew and even in other parts of the Word of God, He gives us instructions regarding how to live a life that is approved of by God and therefore in adherence to His Holy Will.
The author of this chapter chose to end this chapter with the following reflection:-
(Exodus chapter 39 verses 33 to 47)
All the things that God hard ordered Moses to make were ready. Now the people were united. They were bound together as one church. However in time due to differences in human ideology values and beliefs the formation of various different sects took place. However as held by the author of this chapter, sooner or later God will do something to reunite all these church back to as it were in the beginning as one flock with God as our supreme shepherd.
However in the meantime as in the case of the chosen people of God we are required to accomplish what is required of us to be best of the skills that God has given us. One of the most basic abilities is that of love towards our selves, towards God and even towards others. In His sermon on the mountain in chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew and even in other parts of the Word of God, He gives us instructions regarding how to live a life that is approved of by God and therefore in adherence to His Holy Will.
The author of this chapter chose to end this chapter with the following reflection:-
God
is like the inspector our life. He inspects our ways and plans in order to see if they are according to His Holy Will and personal plan for our salvation and that of the world that we make a part of. when God sees that we have wandered away from His path God gently and lovingly helps us to find our way back on our way according to His will.
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