Prior to Exodus 28, we see God’s design for the sanctuary. But in the 28 chapter we take an interesting break from this as God shows Moses the clothing and consecration of the priests. This chapter and the next (28-29) depart from the logical progression of the furniture in the sanctuary. The last two pieces of furniture to be described are the bronze laver and the altar of incense (both described in chapter 30). Why does God stop the logical progression?
Well, remember that God has been giving Moses a view of the tabernacle from the inside out. Everything has been pointing to God coming to man, so they have all dealt with the person and work of Christ. Now, the last two pieces have to do with us coming to God. The altar of incense deals with prayer, while the bronze laver was where the priests washed before going into the Holy of Holies, thus it speaks of being without spot or blemish. The two chapters of Exodus 28-29, is on man coming to God. How can sinful man come to a holy God? Grace!
Scripture tells us in Isaiah 61:10, “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.” Do you get it? Not only does God provide the means for salvation—the death of the Lamb of God—He provides the approach as well. Have you ever wanted to get somewhere? I mean, you have a place to stay when you get there, but you cannot get there? Well, I want to come into the presence of God, and He has provided a way for me to do so. But more than that, He has clothed me with the garments of salvation and covered me with the robe of righteousness. Friend in Christ you have both a place to go and the means in Him to get there!
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