4. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Brazen Altar
General Description
Spiritual Significance
Materials
Measurements
Ministry

5. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Spiritual Significance
Materials
Altar
acacia wood – Jesus’ holy and incorruptible humanity: Luke 1:35
brass – Jesus’ divine righteousness expressed in human life; Heb. 12:2
combination – fireproof; Acts 2:27

6. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Spiritual Significance
Altar (cont’d)
four horns – symbol of strength, salvation and security; 1 Sam. 2:10, Psalm 118:27, Ex. 29:19 cf. 21:14
rings and staves – two aspects of the Gospel: death and resurrection; 1 Cor. 15:3,4

7. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Spiritual Significance
Utensils
pans – thoroughness; Jn. 19:30
shovels – faithfulness; Heb. 12:2
basins – selflessness; 2 Cor. 8:9
fleshhooks – steadfastness; 2 Cor. 13:4
firepans – zealousness; Lev. 6:13

8. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Spiritual Significance
Measurements 5x4x3
Could hold all other pieces
5 is number of grace
4 is number of universality; Jn.12:32
3 suggests third day acceptance

9. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Spiritual Significance
Ministry – Heb. 5:1
The Sacrifice (sin and trespass)
Hebrews 9:22
Hebrews 10:4-12
2 Corinthians 5:18,21
The Offering (meal, peace, & burnt)
Matthew 3:17, Ephesians 5:2
Romans 12:1,2

10. Redemption (Brazen Alter)
Application
Why is the brazen altar the first thing you see as you enter the tabernacle to worship?
On what basis do we enter into worship?
Who can approach a Holy God and stand in His Presence?