Covered, Carried, Connected and Consecrated by the Cross of Christ

Sermon Outline

1. Heavenly Garments on the Heavenly Man representing Heaven
2. Jesus' Mediatory Work seen in:
•   Covering
•   Carrying
•   Connecting
3. The Consecration of Christ and His Church 

Family Discussion Questions

• What were some of the details of the priest's clothing and how did they represent heaven?
• Why did the priest wear 12 precious stones over his heart?  What did they mean?
• How is the Church covered by Jesus’ work on the cross?
• How is the Church carried by Jesus?
• How is the Church connected to heaven by Jesus?
• What does consecration mean?
• Why did the priests need to be consecrated?
• Why was blood needed to consecrate the priest?
• How is the consecration of the priest a preview of the consecration of Jesus and His Church?
• This passage helps us to understand what Jesus does for His Church - how is a person added to Jesus’ Church?