Author: Ash Clarkson

Sin is impatience, disobedience, distrust, and corruption of the good. And we all do it. We might laugh at the absurdity of a people who literally saw God descend on Mount Sinai in fire and majesty and awe, then made a golden calf. But are we really any different, when we have seen God revealed…

week to rest and worship God? Not surprisingly, bombarded with the world’s desire for constant go-go-go, we are tempted to view a faithful interpretation of the Sabbath rest as a burden. 

God blesses many of us with artistic ability, as one means in our lives by which we can glorify God. In Exodus, God calls and equips two men to lead the construction efforts for his dwelling-place with Israel, for God’s glory. We too are called and equipped to offer the best we have, artistic or…

While the priests were symbolically justified by the altar sacrifices, they still had to be cleansed to come into God’s presence. Also, they and the items needed to be anointed as holy for God’s service. Through this, we are reminded of the importance of our continued cleansing from sin and how we are set apart…

The census was a useful tool in centuries past as well. In this passage, we see an example of a census taken of Israel’s men, and the specific requirements that came with it. The census taught three things – that God was the ultimate source of authority, that God values all people equally, and that…

While God does not have a literal nose and sense of smell like us, he does enjoy the fragrant smells of prayer lifted up to him. In Exodus 30, we are introduced to another piece of furniture in God’s House, which the now-ordained priests were to maintain and serve. This altar of incense raised pleasing…

In our passage this week we see the ongoing requirements that continued the ordination process, and were repeated whenever there was a new High Priest. And we see the repeated sacrifices offered to cleanse the altar of ritual decay, and cleanse God’s People of their sins. All these rituals show the importance of Christ’s once-for-all…

Standing as their representatives before God, and serving in holy places, the priests needed to be properly ordained. In this passage we see the materials needed, the ceremony, and the cleansing offerings which were associated with their role. Through this, we see a picture of Christ’s priestly ministry, and our own ministry as priests in…

Throughout chapter 28 of Exodus, God has instructed Moses on the proper clothing fit for those serving in his house. In these final verses, further instructions are given on the clothes they wear, including a robe under the High Priest’s ephod, what covered his head, the clothes of his sons (the priests), and even the…

How do we know God’s Will? Do we consult with a couple of people then go with our gut? Roll dice? Allow circumstances to lead the way? There are lots of events in our life that require us to consider how our actions should align with God’s Will, and that was just as true in…