Exodus 28 Reveals Jesus Christ: The High Priest Who Carries Our Names Before the Father
Exodus 28: The High Priest Who Points to Jesus In Exodus 28 , God commands the making of holy garments for Aaron, the high priest. But this chapter is not just about fabric, gold, and precious stones. It is a prophetic portrait of Jesus Christ , our eternal High Priest. If Exodus 25 revealed the Ark and mercy seat pointing to Christ’s atonement, and Exodus 26 showed the veil symbolizing His flesh, then Exodus 28 reveals the One who stands between God and man. And that One is Jesus. The High Priest: A Shadow of Christ Aaron is chosen to minister before the Lord. He does not appoint himself — God appoints him. This foreshadows Jesus Christ , who did not glorify Himself to become High Priest but was appointed by the Father (Hebrews 5:5). Aaron’s role was temporary. Jesus’ priesthood is eternal. Aaron entered the Holy Place. Jesus entered heaven itself. Aaron offered animal blood. Jesus offered His own. The Ephod of Gold, Blue, Purple, and Scarlet The ephod was woven with go...