The Tabernacle
THE TABERNACLE
Constructed by Moses in the wilderness in 1447 BC after he was given instructions from God. Hebrews 8:5; Exodus 24:12 – 31:18
Three Sections - Outer Court, Holy Place, Holy of Holies
A. Three Things in the OUTER COURT
1. The Gate for the Outer Court – Exodus 27:16
Here people offered their sacrifices – Leviticus 1:2-9
2. Altar of burnt offerings – Exodus 27:1-8
Here priests offer up to God the sacrifices – Leviticus 1:9
3. Laver – Exodus 30:18-20
Here priests cleansed themselves,
B. Three Things in the HOLY PLACE
1. Table of Shewbread – Exodus 25:23-30
The bread represents the people of God – Leviticus 24:5-9
2. Lampstand – Exodus 25:31-40
Burned continually, illumined Holy Place – Leviticus 24:2
3. Altar of Incense – prayers of people – Exodus 30:1-10
The Veil – Exodus 26:31-35 – 3 colors blue, purple, and scarlet
C. The HOLY OF HOLIES – Ark of the Covenant
3 Things Inside the Ark of the Covenant – Hebrews 9:4
1. Aaron’s Rod – Numbers 17:10
2. Tablets Stone – Exodus 16:33f
3. Jar of Manna – Exodus 30:36
3 Things on top the Ark of the Covenant
1. Mercy Seat – Exodus 25:22; 30:6
2. 2 Cherubim – Exodus 25:18
3. God’s Presence (cloud) – Deuteronomy 31:14,15
7 is Perfection – Holy of Holies represents heaven on earth
OT WORSHIP
1. The Men – into the outer court, sacrifice their offering then they would leave, taking what was left over.
2. The Priests – into the Holy Place, after washing at laver, fresh bread, oil for lampstand, incense,
3. The High Priest – into the Holy of Holies, once a year, Day of Atonement, for forgiveness of all the people
All men must attend 3 specific feasts every year – Leviticus 23:37 – Passover; Pentecost; Tabernacles
Life of Christ
1. HOLY OF HOLIES
Cloud = The Angel of Lord = Christ Exodus 13:21; 14:19; 23:20-23
Aaron’s staff = resurrection = Jesus – John 11:25
Tablets of stone = Word of God = Jesus – John 1:1-3, 14
Jar of Manna = Bread of Life = Jesus – John 6:35
Jesus came from heaven, from behind veil,
Philippians 2:5-8; John 1:1,14
2. HOLY PLACE
1. Altar of incense – prayers of people, Revelation 6:9; 8:3-4
Zacharias told Messiah was coming. Luke 1:5-11
2. Lamp Stand – represents Holy Spirit, Revelation 4:5; 5:6
Holy Spirit in Simeon – this Child is salvation of Israel Luke 2:25-35
3. Table of show bread – communion with people of God
Jesus 3 days with teachers at the temple. Luke 2:46-49
3. OUTER COURT
1. Laver – represents baptism, Mathew 28:19; Acts 2:38
Jesus introduced by John at His baptism Luke 3:21-22
2. Altar of burnt offering represents dying to self
Matthew 16:24-28
Satan tempts 3 times, His will or God’s will? Luke 4:1-13
3. Gate to outer court – represents Word of God
Jesus reading Isaiah in synagogue, Luke 4:16-21
JESUS MINISTRY
Jesus is 30 yrs old, begins a 3 year ministry Luke 3:23
Christ means anoint – Teaches 3 things 1 Corinthians 3:13
In Old Testament they anointed 3 offices – Only 3 things we can do
1. Prophet – Son of God
2. Priest – Son of Man
3. King – Son of David
1. Faith – what you think
2. Hope – what you do
3. Love – what you say
3 trials before the Jews – Annas, Caiaphas, Sanhedrin
3 trials before the Gentiles – Pilate, Herod, Pilate
3 times Pilate proclaimed Him innocent
3 miracles – darkness 3 hours, veil torn, earthquake
3 days and 3 nights in Hades
ASSEMBLY OF THE ANOINTED
Jesus was crucified – for all the world to see Hebrews 13:12
Word of God is everywhere for all men to find God John 6:44-45
Believing Jesus died for your sins, one is convicted, begotten by God John 3:5
To be saved you must follow Christ, by following His steps back into the temple, back into a spiritual relationship with God Acts2:37. Our job is to bring men to the point of asking the question, brethren what shall we do? Then we show the way to the kingdom via the Tabernacle.
1. Outer Court
1. Gate is available to all who BELIEVE – Matthew 7:13-14
That the Word of God is inspired – 2 Timothy 3:16
2. Altar of burnt offering, die to self, REPENT – Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:24-28
Have to die to yourself, once dead you need to be buried.
3. Laver is our burial, BAPTISM – Romans 6:1-4; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
God resurrects us into the spiritual KINGDOM – Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 2:4-7; Revelation 20:6
3. Holy of Holies
1. Ark of covenant – throne of God – Hebrews 12:22f; 4:14f
We are able to come and go – John 10:9; Hebrews 4:16
2. Holy Place
1. Table of show bread is fellowship with saints – 1 John 1:6-7
2. Lampstand is indwelling of the Holy Spirit – Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19
3. Altar of incense – our prayers to Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16
Veil removed for direct access to throne of God – Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19-25
Veil is the colors of a beaten body – Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19
Now there is but one place called the Holiest, one large room now – Hebrews 9:8,12
No one comes to the Father except through Me – John 14:6
1. The Gate = The Word = Jesus John 1:1
2. The door to the Holy Place = Jesus John 10:7
3. The veil = His Flesh = Hebrews 10:19
The Tabernacle teaches us Old Testament Worship Pattern.
The Tabernacle teaches us about Jesus life.
The Tabernacle teaches us about the church of Christ.
All this from the Old Testament – Acts 17:2,17; 18:4,19; 19:8-9
Paul did all his preaching from the Old Testament, how much do we?