Sanctuary

Posted on August 17, 2008

 

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Exodus 24:9 - 27

ONE GREAT TRUTH: Before Bibles, God communicated the gospel to Israel in the wilderness through the symbolism of the tabernacle, and it still points us to intimacy with Christ today.

The Tabernacle speaks of…

1. The person and work of Christ.
2. The presence of God among His people.
3. The provision of a sacrifice for sin.
4. The protection of God’s presence.
5. The purifying of God’s people.

There are other stories told by the tabernacle as well. We may not have time to explore them all, but we’ll try.

CHRIST IN THE TABERNACLE…

1. The materials represent all aspects of Christ’s person and work. (25:1-9)
2. The ark represents Christ on the throne of judgment and mercy. (25:10-22)
3. The table of showbread represents Jesus as the Bread of Life. (25:23-30)
4. The candlestick represents Christ as the Light of the world. (25:31-40)
5. The curtains and bars and veils represent God’s separateness from sinners. (26:1-30)
6. The inner veil represents close intimacy with God. (27:31-35)
7. The outer veil contains a door, representing Christ as the only door to God. (26:31-37)
8. The brazen altar represents the cross - the place of sacrifice. (27:1-15)
9. The gate of the court represents Jesus as the narrow gate. (27:16-19)
10. The oil for the light represents the warmth of fellowship with God’s Holy Spirit. (27:20-21)

The major message for Israel and our generation is that the veil has been opened – we’ve been invited to participate in full and intimate fellowship with the Father.