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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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Why did the Hebrews consider the sex act unclean? TRIVIA ANSWER Why did the Hebrews consider the sex act unclean? “Because the Levitical law specific-” “ally states that both parties to” “the act were ceremonially un-” “clean until sundown” Lev. 15:18 “The woman also with whom man shall lie with seed of copulation, they shall both bathe themselves in water, and be unclean until the even”

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Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense As We Get Closer To God; The Better “OUR MAKEUP” Ought To Be (30cu) 45’ (10cu)15’ The Altar of Incense The Door Lampstand Holy place Shewbread

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense Almost In His Presence…Ex. 30:1-3 “Make an altar of acacia wood for burning incense. It is to be square, a cubit long and a cube wide, and two cubits high—its horns…” 3’ (2cu) (1cu) 1’6”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High A. The Position of The Altar Ex. 30:6 “And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony” 1. Having a “Central Focus” relation- ship with Him!!! a) The “Embryonic Link” of both altars! The sacrificial altar out front where “Christ” died for us, and the closest altar link for us, when the vail came down. Be sure and get your “Fire for Life” from the out front altar sacrifice, “CHRIST”, and burn your own essence before God with it so He knows you and His Son are linked together

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 1. For Burning Upon…Psa. 141:1,2 “O Lord, I call to You; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. May my prayer be set before You like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice” {PRAYERS AS INCENSE} {LIFTING HANDS LIKE SACRIFICE}

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 2. Gathering our prayers before our God Rev. 5:8 “And when He had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty -four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayer of the saints” Present your request to God on a daily & regular bases so He will have something for the “Bowls”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 2. Gathering our prayers before our God Rev. 8:3,4 “Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayer of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayer of the saints, went up before God from the angel’s hand” Be sure there is enough in the bowls; so when burned there is enough smoke to reach God’s nostrils

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 2. Gathering our prayers before our God a) Clean enough for your prayer life???? Psa. 66:18 “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would have not listened” In order for Him to hear you; you must get rid of the junk!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 2. Gathering our prayers before our God b) A Cleansing Method… 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will for- give us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” An honest and sincere confession of your sins will guarantee God’s positive answer

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High B. The Purpose of The Altar 2. Gathering our prayers before our God c) The Assurance Afterwards 1 John 5:14,15 “This the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him”

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High C. The Procedure at The Altar Ex. 30:7 “And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it” 1. Pick a Prayer Time and make good use of it!! Mk.1:35 “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed” There was peace and solitude for the Sav- ior to get in touch with His Father (Abba)

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High C. The Procedure at The Altar 1. Pick a Prayer Time and make good use of it!! {Food For Thought Prior To Prayer} To thank God for our blessings EXTENDS them; not to thank Him ENDS them 2. Be the “Priest of Your House- hold” !!Minister unto God on behalf of all!! !!your family!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High C. The Procedure at The Altar 2. Be the “Priest of Your House- hold” a) Fulfillment In Prayer Phil. 1:9-11 “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in know- ledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern…” When prayer is rendered for another and others, ask that they get; above all understanding (discernment), so that what is asked for will bring Glory to God

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High C. The Procedure at The Altar 2. Be the “Priest of Your House- hold” a) Fulfillment In Prayer Colos. 1:3 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you” Ensure you thank God for the person or persons

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High C. The Procedure at The Altar 2. Be the “Priest of Your House- hold” a) Fulfillment In Prayer John 17:11-19 “I will remain in the world no longer,…While I was with them, I protect- ed them…I am coming to you now,…I have given them your word…Sanctify them by the truth; your word is true…” Pray protection on those you have charge of and be sure you use the “Word” to cleanse them in your prayers, as Jesus did

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense I. In The Nostrils Of The Most High D. The Proximity of The Altar 1. Get as close as humanly possible a) Be Childlike in your approach b) Be as Holy as possible with your prayers; WHY?? !He delights in hearing us voice our! !!own desires and needs and our!! !!!intercessions on behalf of!!! !!!!others!!!!

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense HOW TO GET THROUGH _________________________________________ I need to be in a good position to be heard My life should have meaning according to His Purpose My prayer life should be persistent and consistent

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

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

Journey Through “The Tabernacle” The Altar of Incense WHAT IT SAYS This 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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