Hello all, God is
good all the time, all the time God is good. The Tabernacle - here
is an attachment of what the tabernacle was to look like. Here is a
description of the tabernacle.
The Holy of holies (25:10-22; 26:1-37)
The holy of holies contained the ark of the covenant, a box
approximately 45 x 27 x 27 inches which came to be regarded as the
throne of God. Once a year on the day of atonement the high priest
entered the most holy place to make atonement for the people's sins.
The holy place (26:1-37)
The holy place was the second chamber of the tabernacle and contained
the table, the lampstand, and the altar of incense. Only the priest
were permitted to enter the holy place, which they did each morning.
The table (25:23-30)
The table for the bread of the Presence also held the utensils for
drink and incense offerings. The bread reminded the people that God was
present with them and that He gave them the necessities of life.
The lampstand (25:31-40)
The lampstand stoodin the hholy place as a reminder that the way to God
always is lighted. The New Testament describes Jesus as the light of
the world.
Altar of incense (30:1-10) Smoke from the burning incense represented the eternal presence of God with His people.
The court
was the enclosed outer area which the people could enter. This area
contained the bronze basin and the altar for burned offerings,.
Bronze basin(30:17-21)
This basin contained water the priest used for washing and signified
the need for purity on the part of the person who comes to meet God.
Altar for burned offerings
(27:1-8) This was used for burning animal sacrifices and signified the people's need for forgiveness.
God's tabernacle was a sign of His continuous presence. He wanted to
be known and for people to come to Him in obedience and faith.
Exodus 32-34 records a breaking and renewal of the Covenant.
While Moses was away from the people, they showed their lack of
faithfulness by rebelling against God and making an idol to worship.
Here are some
principles from Leviticus before we get into Numbers.
- We should take our sin problem to God because He is willing to forgive and accept the sinner into His presence (Lev. 1-7)
- Leaders among God's people are to live holy and devoted lives (Lev.8-9)
- God wants to be known to His people and He wants them to live in fellowship with Him (Lev. 11-15)
- All of life is significant to God. No area lies beyond His care and concern (Lev. 17-21)
- Our gratitude to God should lead us to worship and seek forgiveness and cleansing (Lev. 21-25)
Next comes the book of Numbers. I hope you are gaining as much knowledge from this study as am I. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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