The tabernacle is an Old Testament picture of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. God gave Moses instructions on how to build the tabernacle. It was the place where God would meet with His people. Moses carried out the instructions he received from God very carefully. When the Tabernacle was completed the glory of the […]
“And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. And there I will meet with you.” (Exodus 25:8, 22a) The question was asked: “What must I do to be saved?” That question coming from the jailer in Philippi was not a new one. From the very beginning it has risen from […]
“The priest shall make atonement for him in regard to his sin which he has committed, and he shall be forgiven.” Leviticus 4:35b For five hundred years the children of Israel had lived in Egypt as strangers in a strange land. During that time their numbers had greatly increased. A new Pharaoh had ascended the […]
“And he made the laver of bronze, and the foot of it of bronze, of the looking glasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.” Exodus 38:8 What is it about little children that they must run through every mud puddle they can find? It does not […]
From the very beginning, the desire of the human race has been to have fellowship with God. Before the Fall in the Garden of Eden, Adam had around him all kinds of objects in which he could take delight with God. All creation had been formed and had been pronounced to be “very good.” To […]
“Moreover, you shall make an altar as a place for burning incense; you shall make it of acacia wood.” (Exodus 30:1) What do you want Me to do for you?” That was the question Jesus asked twice during His earthly ministry. The first time is found in Mark 10:51. There Jesus addressed a blind beggar outside […]
“And the veil was torn in two from top to bottom.” (Mark 15:38) There were three beautifully colored curtains in the tabernacle. The first one was at the gate of the entrance into the tabernacle just before the bronze altar; the second was at the door through which one would gain entrance into the Holy […]
You shall put into the ark the testimony which I shall give you. Exodus 25:16 This month we return to the furniture in the tabernacle. We step with special reverence and holy awe beyond the Veil. We move beyond the curtain that separates the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. We come to that […]
“And the cheribum shall stretch out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and they shall face one another; the faces of the cherubim shall be toward the mercy seat.” Exodus 25:20 Last month we saw that the ark of the covenant was located in the Holy of Holies. It was the […]