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A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about. And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goes in to the Holy Place before the Lord, and when he comes out, that he die not. (Exodus 28:34,35)

This is an excerpt from the specification for the high priest’s garment. The high priest is the people’s representative before God. It was the wisdom and mercy of God that He instituted high priests over Israel to represent the people. … Continue reading

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Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered. (Hebrews 5:8)

Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God but suffered for man as his High Priest. In the Old Testament, the High Priest represented all of Israel. He offered sacrifices for the sins of Israel and for his own … Continue reading

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