The Ephod, side 2

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the believer's identity as kings and priests under God, highlighting the significance of the ephod's materials and symbolism, such as the scarlet representing the blood of Christ and fine linen symbolizing righteousness. It stresses the doctrine of sovereign electing grace, God's eternal love, and the believer's representation before God, with names engraved on the stones of the ephod as a symbol of God's care and remembrance. The preacher also reflects on the joy and responsibility of being God's servant and the comfort found in God's unchanging love and justice. The sermon concludes with the imagery of God's presence and care, likened to a garden's fragrance and the loving chastisement of His children.