Exodus
25 – The Tabernacle
The
tabernacle was to be the center of Israel’s life because it was there where man
would approach God. Israel had been out
of slavery for only a few months, yet the Lord asks them to contribute to help
build the tabernacle. The children of
Israel gave so much they were told to stop giving! In Exodus 12:36 we read “The Lod gave the
people favor on the sight of the Egyptians, so they gave them such things as
was required. The tabernacle was small
because it had to be carried on the wilderness march, but it was very ornate,
rich and beautiful.
The
ark was God’s throne, and it was the first piece of furniture that they were to
build. The outer court was an enclosed place around the tabernacle proper. The
proper was divided into two compartments, The Holy Place, and the Holy of
Holies. The furniture in the Holy place
consisted of the table of showbread, the golden lampstand, and the altar of
incense. In the Holy of Holies were the
ark of the covenant and the Mercy Seat.
In the outer court were two pieces of furniture; the brazen altar and
the laver. Enclosing it with a fence of white linen. The ark and the mercy seat
above it were the place where God would meet the children of Israel. It was the place for them to approach
God. The tabernacle was put together
when they made camp and taken down when they moved to another place. Each piece of furniture was equipped with
rings and staves so that it could easily be carried. The ark was covered with gold inside and
outside. It speaks of Christ as prophet, priest, and King. It carried the
golden pot of manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the ten commandments. Aaron’s
rod that budded speaks of the Lord’s resurrection. It was an old stick that
came alive. The manna speaks of Christ as the Bread of Life. The Ten commandments speak of the life He
lived on earth fulfilling the Law in all points and fulfilling the prophecies
spoken of Him. The Mercy seat rested on top of the ark. It was the blood that made it the mercy seat.
The High Priest who served in the tabernacle rushed into the Holy Place,
sprinkled the blood on the mercy seat, and rushed out again. Inside the Holy
place is the place of worship. The table of showbread speaks of Him as the
bread of Life. It has twelve loaves of bread on it, representing each tribe of
Israel. God was providing equality for all. The altar of incense speaks of
prayer. The table speaks of sustenance, provision, and supply. It is the table
of salvation. The table also speaks of the Lord’s Supper.
This
lesson is to be continued. Thank you for
reading my lessons. God Bless You all.
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