Overview
The Urim and Thummim were divinely ordained means of seeking God's guidance in the Old Testament. Placed within the high priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:30), they were consulted when Israel needed clear direction from the Lord. Joshua, Saul, and David all sought God's will through this method, demonstrating its importance in Israel's leadership and decision-making.
Key Scriptures
"He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before the Lord" (Numbers 27:21, ESV).
"And of Levi he said, 'Let your Thummim and your Urim be with your godly one'" (Deuteronomy 33:8, NASB).
"In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world" (John 1:4-5, ESV).
Application
Believers today access God's will not through mysterious objects but through Scripture, prayer, and the indwelling Holy Spirit who illuminates Christ's truth.