Is The Tabernacle Relevant Today?
By Mark Flippo
A precursor to the temple in Jerusalem, the tabernacle was a movable place of worship for the children of Israel. It was where God met with Moses and the people to reveal his will. Interestingly, when the Israelite's camped in the desert, the tabernacle was situated in the very center of camp, with the 12 tribes encamped around it. The entire compound of the tabernacle would fill nearly half the area of a football or soccer field.
The High Priest sacrificed animals for Israel's sins, a ritual that had to be constantly repeated.
The Holy Place, a secluded chamber in the desert tabernacle, was separated from the frightening presence of God only by a cloth veil.
The Golden Lampstand shed light on more than just the holy place in the desert tabernacle.
The Table of Showbread presented Israel's future Messiah as the bread of life.
The Altar of Incense was yet another forerunner of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest.
The Veil in the wilderness tabernacle both shielded and separated God from people.
The Holy of Holies was where the high priest would sprinkle blood from sacrificed animals to atone for sin.
The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred object with a startling connection to Jesus Christ.
The Mercy Seat was an Old Testament requirement to cover Israel's sins.
The Cloud and Pillar of Fire guided ancient Israel.
"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock"
(Psalm 27:4-5).
This was a way of being with God. Learning how to approach Him. If we will follow this example we will know God all the days of our lives!
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By Mark Flippo
A precursor to the temple in Jerusalem, the tabernacle was a movable place of worship for the children of Israel. It was where God met with Moses and the people to reveal his will. Interestingly, when the Israelite's camped in the desert, the tabernacle was situated in the very center of camp, with the 12 tribes encamped around it. The entire compound of the tabernacle would fill nearly half the area of a football or soccer field.
The High Priest sacrificed animals for Israel's sins, a ritual that had to be constantly repeated.
The Holy Place, a secluded chamber in the desert tabernacle, was separated from the frightening presence of God only by a cloth veil.
The Golden Lampstand shed light on more than just the holy place in the desert tabernacle.
The Table of Showbread presented Israel's future Messiah as the bread of life.
The Altar of Incense was yet another forerunner of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest.
The Veil in the wilderness tabernacle both shielded and separated God from people.
The Holy of Holies was where the high priest would sprinkle blood from sacrificed animals to atone for sin.
The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred object with a startling connection to Jesus Christ.
The Mercy Seat was an Old Testament requirement to cover Israel's sins.
The Cloud and Pillar of Fire guided ancient Israel.
"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock"
(Psalm 27:4-5).
This was a way of being with God. Learning how to approach Him. If we will follow this example we will know God all the days of our lives!
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com