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THE CURIOUS GIRDLE
SERIES: THE GARMENTS. LESSON No 8.
THE CURIOUS GIRDLE. Ex.28:8,39:5.
(Speaks of Christ ready and empowered to serve).
++He shall gird Himself and serve them, Luke 12:37.
++Washed the disciples feet, John 13.
++Stands in the midst of Church today, gird. Rev.1:13.
++"And bound it unto him". Lev.8:7, which literally reads
"and ephodised him with it" implying that the belt so connected
the ephod with the person as to impart to him the virtues it contained
for service - power to serve.
++This girdle easily seen - speaks of His visible service. While His
Linen Girdle was hidden - speaks of His hidden work in the hearts of men.
THE TWO ONYX STONES. Ex.28:9-13.
(Speaks of the perfect security of the saints).
++Means - "to shine with lustre of fire".
++Names of Israel engraven on these stones v.9. Collectively on shoulder
(place of strength). Individually on heart (place of love).
++According to birth v.10.
Signifying their equality - as born of God we are all accepted in
Christ.
Common ground is redemptive ground. All on the same type of
stone.
++Set in ouches "settings, foundations" of gold. v.11.
(Speaks of our complete justification and redemption).
++Borne upon High Priest's shoulders (place of strength) v.12.
(Speaks of our being borne by His strength and not ours)
Kept by His power, 1 Pet.1:5.
Keep that which I have committed unto Him, 2 Tim. 1: 12.
Note Luke 15:5, bearing the lost sheep on shoulder.
++Secured by chain of Gold. v.14.
(Speaks of our perfect security in Christ our High Priest).
Truth of bond slave and prisoner.
Paul an ambassador in bonds. Eph.6:20, Phil.1: 13-14.
Paul a prisoner of the Lord, Eph.4:1, IITim.1:8.
Unity of Spirit in bonds of peace, Eph.4:3.
Love the bond of perfectness. Col.3:14.
THE BREASTPLATE OF JUDGMENT OR (ORNAMENT OF DECISIONS). Ex.28:15-30.
1. Same colours as Ephod - Type of Jesus in His Deity, Divinity, Humanity,
as Mediator for us.
2. Foursquare. Brazen Altar, Golden Altar, Breastplate.
Speaks of solidity, balance, equality, worldwide.
His sacrificial work is solid. His intercessory work knows no
favouritism. His priestly work for the whole church of the redeemed
equally.
(No denominational barriers).
3. Covers whole breast of Priest. Symbol of affection and love.
The whole of His love is towards believers.
4. Rings-chains-laces. All for securing Breastplate to heart. Gold
and Blue.
5. Precious Stones with names engraven.
Set in gold - believers set into Christ by God.
John 15:16......... I have chosen you.
Eph. 1:4............. Hath chosen us in Him.
Set in Order - God is a God of order.
Names according to Tribes. Num.10. He had a place for everyone.
A place for all.
THE MITRE. Ex.28:39.
Worn by the High Priest. Made of fine linen. Speaks of the Righteousness of
High Priest who stands in for others.
Elevation - speaks of complete subjection to the will of the Father.
Second Mention - The only other time this word "Mitre" occurs again is in
Ez.21:25-27 referring to Zedekiah, type of the Antichrist at the end of the age
who will not only wear the crown of Royalty but assume the Mitre.
Head Emblem of Wisdom. Prov.16:31 grey head-experience brings wisdom.
Rev. 1:14 - His hair like white wool (wig - covering) - Judge.
Golden Plate. Ex.28:36, Ex.39:30, Lev.8:9.
This speaks of........
1. Holy Crown - Kingship of Christ.
2. Mitre - Priesthood of Christ.