The Tabernacle

DAY 6
EXODUS 15:19 – 28:43

God continues to reveal His plan of redemption even in the details of His tabernacle. In today's reading in Chapters 25-31 and tomorrow's readings in Chapters 35-40.

Ex 25:8-9 “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.”

John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.”

The tabernacle is a type of Christ. It consists of the Outer Court, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies.

Salvation

Everything in the Outer Court is connected to salvation and the cleansing of sins. There is a single gate for its entrance, an altar for sacrifices, and a laver for washing.

The Outer Courtyard Entrance (not pictured) –The Way
John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the father except through me”
John 10:9 “I am the door (gate), whoever enters through me will be saved.”

The Bronze Altar of Burnt Offering – The Sacrifice
John 1:29 “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”

The Laver – The Forgiveness
John 13:8 “Unless, I wash you, you have no part with me.”

Sanctification

As we leave the courtyard and enter the Holy Place (we enter into a relationship with Jesus.) We can see a table, a lampstand, an altar, and a veil.

Table of Showbread –
John 6:35 “I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

The Lampstand -
John 8:12 “I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Altar of Incense – The High Priest
John 17:9 “I pray for them.”
John 17:20 “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

The Veil – The Blood and the Body
Hebrews 10:19-20 “ Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain (veil), that is, His body.”

Glorification

As we pass throught the veil and enter the Holy of Holies (we have access with God, the Father) and we behold the ark of the covenant with the mercy seat.

Ark of the Covenant

Golden Jar of Manna
John 6:51 “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.”

Aaron’s budded Rod
John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life.”

Tablets of the Covenant
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

All I can say is AMEN!

External Link: Possible Routes of the Exodus
http://www.anova.org/sev/atlas/htm/029.htm

External Link #2: An amazing site that lets you build the tabernacle in 3D. Explore and have fun. http://www3.telus.net/public/kstam/en/tabernacle/details/setup_tabernacle.htm

When I see the blood, I will pass over you!

DAY 5
Ex 1:1 - 15:18

In the first half of Exodus, God continues to reveal Himself and His plan of redemption.

Specifically, the name God wants to be remembered by from generation to generation. In Hebrew it is " אהיה " which is pronounced "Ehyeh." and means "to exist." Our translation in the Bible is "I am" or "I will be." To avoid its pronunciation, the Hebrew text used the form "YHWH" which evolved in our bible as "YaHWeH" or "JeHoWaH."

More importantly, the name of God represents who He is, the answer to our greatest need. This is symbolized in the Passover deliverance of Israel from bondage in Egypt. This picture represents God's deliverance of mankind from its bondage to sin, death, and Satan. It also shows God's continued guidance after our rescue until His chosen people arrive into the promised land.

However, there is a condition to the story. In Ex 8:23 God announces to Pharoah through Moses that, "I will make a distinction between my people and your people" and later in 12:13 "The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you." If the blood of a lamb covers the doorposts of the home, then the destroyer was not permitted to enter the house.

While we may not totally understand God's plan of redemption, we do know its requirements. He still makes distinctions between His people and those of the prince of this world. That distinction is found in the blood of Jesus Christ.

John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me."

How amazing is the "I AM" who never changes, who provides the Lamb, and accepts those that have applied it to their lives as His people.

External Link: Pictures and article on Goshen, Succoth, and the possible location of the Red Sea (Sea of Reeds) http://www.totheends.com/crossing.html