Exodus Bible Study Lesson 6 Questions
1. Read Exodus and Leviticus in regard to the priesthood. Who did God set aside as priests? As High Priest? What tribe were they from? How did God relate the Levites to the term "first born"?
2. Where and when (time line of the exodus) did the ordination of the first priests take place? Who officiated? Who specified the steps of the ordination?
3. List the steps of the ordination service for the priesthood. How long did this service last?
4. What did the laying on of hands on the head of the animal being sacrificed by the priest represent?
5. What did putting blood on the right ear, right thumb, and right big toe of the priest being ordained mean?
6. List the garments of the high priest. List the garments of the priest.
7. Whose names were on the epod and breastplate of the high priest? What was the order of these names? What was the purpose of having the names on the high priest's breastplate and epod?
8. What was written on the gold plate on the high priest's turban? What was the significance of these words? Did the high priest live up to these words (see book of Malachi)?
9. What was the purpose of the bells on the high priest's robe? Why was this important?
10. Who does the book of Hebrews say now fills the role of the high priest? Who does 1 peter 2:9 say fills the role of priests today?
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