Christ in the Tabernacle Vern S. Poythress
A. Tabernacle as a Whole
Tabernacle as a Tent House Israelite tent
Meaning of the Tabernacle Christ is the temple (John 2:19-20) 2 God makes you a temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Cor. 3:15; 6:19 God dwelt with Israel 1 principle: God with us Exod. 25:8
B. Tabernacle Spaces
The Tabernacle Appearance from Wikipedia, Tabernacle, which obtained it from Paul Volz, Die biblischen Altertümer. Calw. 1914. Tafel 7.
Spaces in the Tabernacle 2 1 50 100 Courtyard 3 Laver 20 Holy Place 10 4 5 Bronze Altar 10 Most Holy Place
Imaging 2 1 Court- yard Most Holy Holy Place 3 Israel in their tents
Imaging God Heavenly Court God Most Holy Place Israel in their tents 1 2 3 Most Holy Place Israel in their tents
Imaging Holiness Christ is the Holy One 1 Christ is the Holy One 2 God makes you a temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Pet. 2:9 God makes Israel holy Lev. 19:2
Meaning of the Coverings * * Hides Rams’ skins dyed red Goat hair Blue curtains Protection from storm Blood protection Ordinary tent Royal draperies
Main Separations Camp of Israel is separate from nations. ** Camp of Israel is separate from nations. Courtyard separate from camp (by Levite camp). Holy place is separate from courtyard. 4 coverings; curtain; frames Only priests enter Most holy place separate from holy. High priest enters once a year.
Meaning of Separations 1 Christ is uniquely holy One 2 God separates us from sin to holiness Heb. 9:6-14 God in holiness separates from sin
Entrance to God’s Presence Fifty clasps and loops
Christ opens the Way to heaven Meaning of Entrance 1 Christ opens the Way to heaven 2 You can enter God’s presence Heb. 10:20 God promises access to Himself
Application to Us * Fellowship with and imitation of God is foundational for your living. God cares for all that he has created. God is supremely holy. You have free access to God through the way that Christ has opened. You enter heaven with him, even now!