Bibledoorajar: This Covering is Mine

     The outer covering of the tabernacle which was laid over the red covering was made of the skin of a badger. This type of skin has marine qualities and the elements are stretched to do it damage. It was a simple, humble covering compared to the glory of the other coverings. According to the book of Leviticus, the skin of burnt offerings was reserved for the offering of the priests themselves. Seeing the skin, the priests, like Adam and Eve, were made to realize that a life was given up for them to stand upright in God's sight. Death, with the shedding of blood, came in to be the measure of acceptance by God.

The outward simplicity and humble nature of Jesus and His ministry on earth was seen by men, however, the inner meaning and significance of His humble death was not completely understood by many at the time. But, we know some uttered this proclamation at the time: "Surely this was the Son of God." His perfect obedience to the Law set aside our inability to do so. He secured righteousness for Himself and for those of us who partake of Him. His covering is now a robe of righteousness as He ministers in the heavenlies on our behalf. ( Hebrews 8: 1ff  ).

"But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed 

hardly human" Isaiah 53: 2

"The guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded Him

and said, Prophesy for us! Who hit you that time?"  Luke 22:63

" I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!  For he has dressed  me with the 

clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness." Isaiah 61: 10