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Journey Through “The Tabernacle” TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS “JOURNEY” “U” MUST BE SPIRITUALLY PREPARED

Tabernacle With us “LORD” Desire, it is a dainty word! It were much that He should satisfy the need, the want; but He goeth far beyond that. Pity is moved to meet our need; duty may sometimes look after our wants; but to satisfy the desire im- plies a tender watchfulness, a sweet and gracious knowledge of us, an eagerness of blessing. God is never satisfied until He has satisfied our desires.

REMEMBER THIS AND LIVE I WOULD RATHER LIVE MY LIFE AS IF THERE IS A GOD, AND DIE TO FIND OUT THERE ISN’T; THAN LIVE MY LIFE AS IF THERE ISN’T, AND DIE TO FIND OUT THERE IS………

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Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle How important Is The “House Of Worship” !!40 Chapters Worth!! The world’s most expensive!! >>MOBLE HOME >MOBLE HOME<< It is a Precise Piece of Work!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle What The Sanctuary Truly Is ?? Heb. 8:1,2 “The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanct- uary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man” !!JESUS!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle The Christ speaks of the writings about Himself Luke 24:26,27 “Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter His glory? And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concern- ing Himself” And proves Moses…John 5:39,46 “You diligently study the Scriptures be- cause you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me…If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle John’s Words: the Word was made flesh and dwelt ( Greek, SKENOO, “Tabernacled” ) among us… It should be noted, “God is particular about where he takes up residence” !!!GET YOUR FOUNDATION SET!!! I.God, the architect A. The Purpose of the Tabernacle 1. 1 st, Something visible to see, concerning God’s presence 1. 1 st, Something visible to see, concerning God’s presence a) The flesh is impatient… a) The flesh is impatient…

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect A. The Purpose of the Tabernacle 1. 1 st, Something visible to see, concerning God’s presence 1. 1 st, Something visible to see, concerning God’s presence a) The flesh is impatient… a) The flesh is impatient… Ex. 32:1-6 “When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down…they gathered around Aaron and said, ‘Come, make us gods…’ So all the people took off their earrings…He took what they handed him… ‘These are our gods, O Israel…’ So the next day the people rose early and sacrificed burnt offerings and presented fellowship offerings. Afterward they sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect A. The Purpose of the Tabernacle 2. 2 nd, A precursor to the ultimate Sacrifice, The One, The Christ 2. 2 nd, A precursor to the ultimate Sacrifice, The One, The Christ a) Spiritual Relevance… a) Spiritual Relevance… Heb. 9:22-26 “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood…but now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself” 3. 3 rd, A place to go to unburden, ones self of their sins (The Church) 3. 3 rd, A place to go to unburden, ones self of their sins (The Church)

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect A. The Purpose of the Tabernacle 3. 3 rd, A place to go to unburden, ones self of their sins (The Church) a) A mobile structure that houses the “Spirit of God” a) A mobile structure that houses the “Spirit of God” >>U-R-SUCH A STRUCTURE >U-R-SUCH A STRUCTURE<< 2 Corin. 6:16-18 “…As God has said; ‘I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.’ ‘Therefore come out from them and be separate’” Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect A. The Purpose of the Tabernacle 4. Summary: So God’s Spirit could dwell with His people ( You-R-That People ) 4. Summary: So God’s Spirit could dwell with His people ( You-R-That People ) B. The Provisions for the Tabernacle 1. How does He fund His efforts?? 1. How does He fund His efforts?? a) The Material Comes From…“ US ” a) The Material Comes From…“ US ” Ex. 25:1-7 “…Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive the off- ering for Me from each man whose heart prompts him to give. These are the offerings you are to receive from them:……….” TODAY’S COST =$10,000,000.00

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect B. The Provisions for the Tabernacle 1. How does He fund His efforts?? 1. How does He fund His efforts?? b) God’s Way of Giving!!... b) God’s Way of Giving!!... 2 Corin. 9:7 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctant- ly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” c) You have it to give; just change your attitude about giving it; WHY? c) You have it to give; just change your attitude about giving it; WHY? Deut. 8:18 “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to pro- duce wealth, and so confirms His cove- nant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect B. The Provisions for the Tabernacle 1. How does He fund His efforts?? 1. How does He fund His efforts?? c) You have it to give; just change your attitude about giving it; WHY? c) You have it to give; just change your attitude about giving it; WHY? According to Deut. 8:18; God, Himself gives you power to attain wealth. You just have to believe that God has said it to be so. Find yourself standing on His promises and you’ll see that all He wants is for you to trust Him. His Programs Operate Through Us; Remember That!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect B. The Provisions for the Tabernacle 2. When you trust; look what happens! 2. When you trust; look what happens! Ex. 36:5 “And said to Moses, ‘The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done,’” (speak on the 6 th verse) a) Church Folk and the way they think it ought to be: a) Church Folk and the way they think it ought to be: 20% give 80% of support to the Church (Let the redeemed of the Lord say so) 3. Summary: The burden of mater- ials, labor and cost is…Again “ US ” (keep in mind Deut. 8:18) 3. Summary: The burden of mater- ials, labor and cost is…Again “ US ” (keep in mind Deut. 8:18)

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect C. The Position of the Tabernacle It is Centrally Located Moses, Aaron & His Sons In A Perfect Square Of 3 Tribes Each

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect C. The Position of the Tabernacle 1. Summary: God wants us to pay attention to detail; He Does!! 1. Summary: God wants us to pay attention to detail; He Does!! D. The Pattern of the Tabernacle 1. Do it this way…Ex. 29:9 1. Do it this way…Ex. 29:9 “According to all that I shew thee, after the Pattern of the tabernacle, and the Pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect D. The Pattern of the Tabernacle 1. Do it this way… 1. Do it this way… a) As seen from heaven through the eyes of Moses & John: a) As seen from heaven through the eyes of Moses & John: Rev. 8:3 “Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne” (The Altar For Offerings) Rev. 11:19 “Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within His temple was seen the ark of His covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake and a great hailstorm” (The Placing of The Ark Of The Covenant)

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle I.God, the architect D. The Pattern of the Tabernacle 1. Do it this way… 1. Do it this way… a) As seen from heaven through the eyes of Moses & John: a) As seen from heaven through the eyes of Moses & John: Rev. 15:5 “After this I looked and in heaven the temple, that is, the tabernacle of the testimony, was opened” (The Front Entrance To The Tabernacle) Rev. 21:3 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Where The Holy Of Holies Is) HIS PRESENCE RESIDES THERE

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle !!Home Ownership!! I’ve come to realize that the God of my salvation put a lot of time and effort into creating and shaping what stands before you today. I deem it indeed a privilege and an honor to say that God chose to tabernacle within this “mess- of-flesh”. So as I continue in my walk for Jesus and God the Father, I will always remember that living just beyond a heartbeat away is the Spirit of God. I’m Gonna Make His Stay As Comfortable As Possible

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle THE PHRASE THAT PAYS!!!!!!!!!! MY FAITH WILL NEVER RISE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MY CONFESSION

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle B.elievers I.nformation I.nformation B.efore B.efore L.eaving L.eaving E.arth E.arth

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Origin of the Tabernacle WHAT IT SAYS T his is my Bible, I am who my Bible say I am, I can do what my Bible say I can do. I have what my Bible say I have, my Bible teaches my spirit, my spirit teaches my mind, and my mind teaches my body. My Bible is full of promises and command- ments, my Bible has good and bad exam- ples. How do I know my Bible is true? By comparing scripture with scripture and spiritual things with spiritual things. I study my Bible to show myself approved, rightly dividing the Word of God.

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