Lesson to be Studied

Read Ellen G. White, “The Tabernacle and Its Services,” pp. 347, 348, in Patriarchs and Prophets; “The Lord’s Vineyard,” p. 288, in Christ’s Object Lessons; “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge,” p. 293, in Prophets and Kings; “The Sanctuary,” pp. 250–253, in Early Writings; “What Is the Sanctuary?” p. 416, “God’s People Delivered,” p. 646, in The Great Controversy.

“Christ is the minister of the true tabernacle, the high priest of all who believe in Him as a personal Saviour, and His office no other can take. He is the high priest of the church. . . .”—Ellen G. White, That I May Know Him, p. 74.

“We should daily exercise faith; and that faith should daily increase as it is exercised, as we realize that He has not only redeemed us, but has loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests unto God and the Father.”—Ellen G. White, Sons and Daughters of God, p. 287.

Discussion Questions:
Read Revelation 1:5, 6, where Jesus tells us about His job description and then gives us what we might call an “eagerly anticipated promise.” Discuss what is meant in verse 6 where He says that He has made us to be “kings and priests” to serve Him forever.
Go over some of the other garments worn by the priests as revealed in Exodus 28. What spiritual lessons and truths can be found there, as well?

We have been warned about the danger of pretending to don the garments of righteousness but not really living a righteous life. Talk about ways to evaluate our own motives and actions. How can we know if we really are wearing His robe of righteousness or if we are just fooling ourselves? What are ways to know if we are covered or if we are really walking around in the shame of our nakedness?

Discuss more the idea from Sunday’s lesson about the grace and forgiveness extended to Aaron. This man, who had been given a very high responsibility, failed to live up to that responsibility, and as a result tragedy ensued. And yet, Aaron eventually was given an even greater responsibility. Is there anything we can take away from this story for ourselves, as a church, when someone given great responsibility also fails to live up to the responsibility? Discuss.