INTRODUCTION The High Priest and Priests The Colours of the fabric of the Tabernacle The Materials of the Tabernacle.

The High Priest THE PRIESTHOOD Leader of the Priesthood Represented the people before God and was allowed to enter the holiest sanctuary once a year on the Day of Atonement Also served in the holy sanctuary and in the court of the tabernacle.

The Priest THE PRIESTHOOD There were very many priests Undertook many duties involving the furniture in the court and the holy sanctuary Were allowed to enter the court and the holy sanctuary but not the holiest sanctuary Offered up on the altar the sacrifices the people brought.

THE COLOURS OF THE FABRICS OF THE TABERNACLE White of the fine linen spoke of purity and righteousness Blue is the heavenly colour Purple is the colour associated with royalty and riches Scarlet is the colour of blood and speaks of death.

THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE ACACIA WOOD The acacia was a tree of the wilderness It was a durable hardwood and was white in colour Acacia wood speaks of the true humanity of Christ.

THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE GOLD This was obtained from the Egyptians after the death of the firstborn sons as an encouragement to the Israelites to leave Gold was a malleable material suitable for covering items and could be beaten into different forms Gold speaks of deity.

THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE SILVER This was obtained from the redemption half-shekel paid by all males aged over 20 years when God numbered the people Silver is a harder metal than gold and suggests durability Silver speaks of redemption.

THE MATERIALS OF THE TABERNACLE BRASS or COPPER Copper was used in a number of instances as a sealed covering for the acacia wood This strengthened and enabled the acacia wood to endure high temperatures Copper speaks of the ability and strength of Christ to endure that great suffering for sin and sins when He died on Calvary.

THE FURNITURE OF THE TABERNACLE In the Court of the Tabernacle: the brazen altar the laver The Holiest Sanctuary of the Tabernacle: the ark of the covenant In the Holy Sanctuary of the Tabernacle: the golden lamp stand the table of shewbread the golden altar of incense.

THE COURT OF THE TABERNACLE The Brazen Altar Made of acacia wood covered with copper Fire burned constantly on the altar The offerer brought and killed the sacrifice but the priest offered it on the altar Speaks of Christ dealing with the GUILT of sin.

THE COURT OF THE TABERNACLE The Laver Contained water Here the priests washed their hands and feet God’s provision for DEFILEMENT of sin Jesus saith unto Peter, ‘He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet!’ [Jn 13:10] That he might sanctify and cleanse it [the church] with the washing of water by the word. [Eph 5:26].

It was here that the glory of God dwelt. HOLIEST PLACE OF THE TABERNACLE The Ark of the Covenant It was here that the glory of God dwelt.

HOLY PLACE OF THE TABERNACLE the Golden Lamp-stand Beaten out of one piece of pure gold Each branch fed by reservoir of oil in the base Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world: he that followers me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life’ [Jn 8:12]. .

HOLY PLACE OF THE TABERNACLE the Table of Shewbread Made of acacia wood covered by gold Was the same height as the Mercy Seat and covered with frankincense Placed upon it were twelve identical loaves kept safe by raised edge Refers to the standing, safety and security of the believer.

HOLY PLACE OF THE TABERNACLE the Golden Altar of Incense Made of acacia wood covered by gold Incense burned on fire from the brazen altar Fragrance of the things of God upon and in the life of the believer.

Study of the Tabernacle directs our attention IN CONCLUSION . . . Study of the Tabernacle directs our attention to that which is precious to God It challenges us as to what we regard as precious and what we value in our lives What we value affects the way in which we behave Even more important is that the way we behave shows to those around us the things we value Our testimony as believers is established by the way we behave and that testimony cannot be changed - it is written indelibly.

You are writing each day a letter to men REMEMBER . . . You are writing each day a letter to men Take care that the writing is true; 'Tis the only gospel that some men will read, That gospel according to you. You are writing each day a letter to men Take care that the writing is true ’Tis the only gospel some persons will read The gospel according to you. You are writing each day a letter to men Take care that the writing is true; 'Tis the only gospel that some men will read, That gospel according to you.