1. The Ephod and Breastpiece (1-21)

The sacred garments made for Aaron and his sons--the priests--were beautiful and full of symbolic meaning. Affixed to the shoulder straps of the ephod were two onyx stones engraved with the names of the 12 tribes. The breastpiece was attached to the ephod. On it were affixed 12 precious stones, each with the name of a tribe engraved on it. The high priest bore the people on his heart and on his shoulders every time he offered sacrifices or went to God in prayer. He was a mediator who spoke to God for the people, and to the people for God.

2. Holy to the Lord (22-31)

The bells and pomegranates which alternated around the hem announced the high priest's coming. He must not go carelessly into the Lord's presence. The sacred diadem, made of pure gold and fastened to the turban, had engraved on it, 'HOLY TO THE LORD.' He was declared holy by God.

Application: Lord, you have called us to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Help us to bring the world to you, and you to the world.
One Word: A holy life; a holy mission