REPHRASE AND EXPAND. This chapter delves into the elaborate garments designed for the high priest, Aaron, and his successors. These intricate vestments served a dual purpose. Firstly, they symbolized God's selection of Aaron's lineage as the eternal priesthood for Israel. The distinctive style of their attire continually reminded the people of their role as intermediaries between God and the Israelites. Secondly, the ornate beauty of the priestly garments mirrored the splendour of the tabernacle itself. The specific yarn and thread colours chosen for these garments held profound significance. In the Bible, five represents grace, and using five colours conveys this concept. Pure gold was employed to signify the holiness and divinity of Almighty God. Blue, symbolizing the heavens as God's dwelling place, underscored the divine origin of God's grace, ultimately embodied in Jesus the Messiah. The colour red, associated with blood, emphasized the need for redemption leading to righteousness. The Hebrew words "Dham" for blood and "Adham" for red-blooded man connect the idea that Jesus descended from Heaven to become a man, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 15:45-47. The combination of red and blue produced purple, symbolizing God's royal blood incarnate in the Son of Man. Matthew 1:1-17's genealogy of Jesus highlights his royal lineage, and delving into this ancestral heritage is recommended in "The Jesus Christ Focused Old Testament." White represented righteousness and purity, signifying the right to stand before the Holy God. The onyx stones engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel on the priest's breastplate exemplified the priest's role as a perpetual mediator between the people and God. This breastplate was emblematic of judgment, designating the priest as the one to seek God's guidance for making decisions on behalf of the people. The plain white mitre with a gold plate at the forehead, inscribed with "Holy to the Lord," was a constant reminder of consecration. It emphasized the importance of approaching the Lord God in holiness and humility. These elements within the priestly attire are typological representations of a greater truth. In John 14:1-9, during His farewell discourse with His disciples, Jesus declares Himself as "the way, the truth, and the life." He clarifies that no one can come to the Father except through Him, emphasizing that to know Him is to know the Father. Jesus's words and works attest to His oneness with the Father. This Old Testament narrative serves as a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus to redeem humanity. It presents a compelling invitation to accept Him as Lord and Savior for salvation. The choice ultimately lies with everyone. Are you now encouraged by the profound connections between the Old Testament and the arrival of Jesus? Are you ready to accept Him as your Lord and Savior for salvation? The decision is yours to make. Good morning and win today. Stay safe under the shadow of God and be obedient to Authority*