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Explore the significance of the Tabernacle in experiencing the glory of God. Discover the prophetic patterns that lead us into His presence, from the outer courts to the Holy of Holies. Gain a deeper understanding of salvation, sanctification, spiritual nourishment, illumination, prayer, and meeting God at the mercy seat.
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Prophetic Patterns to Experience the Glory of GodTabernacle Teaching the way into God’s Presence • John 1:14 tells us: “the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” • “Dwelt among us” could be translated as “He tabernacled among us.”
When the Tabernacle was Prepared God filled it with His Glory
THE OUTER COURTS I. THE DOOR: • Jesus revealed that He is the Door (John 10:7-9). No one comes to the Father but by Jesus (John 14:6).
Song: • We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
John 1:29 – “BeholdtheLamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” • You cannot approach God without an offering
II.) THE BRAZEN ALTAR. Salvation by substitutionary Sacrifice. Reconciliation with God.
III.)THE BRAZEN LAVERSanctification & cleansing through self judgment. (John 15:3; Eph. 5:26; Ps. 119:9, 17) What material was the Laver made from?
All our sin is ultimately cleansed by the Blood of Jesus Christ shed on the Altar(I John 1:7; Heb. 9:14) • Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. (John 13:10) • Song: Nothing but the Blood
ENTERING THE HOLY PLACEIV.) THE GOLDEN TABLE OF SHOWBREAD(Ex. 25:23-30) Spiritual Nourishment • “I Am the bread of life”(6:35) John 6:33, 35, 48, 50, 51(2x.’s), 58.
Song: Break thou the Bread of Life • John 7:37-39. – Pouring out the libation at the table of showbread. • “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink” (7:37). “He that believeth on me shall never thirst” (6:35)
V.)THE GOLDEN CANDLESTICK(Ex. 25:31-40). Spiritual IlluminationThe Lampstand is a “he” in Exodus 25:31; 37:17 (KJV) • John 8:12 – Jesus said, “I Am the light of the world.”
John 8:12– Jesus said, “I Am the light of the world.” The only word in Hebrew that can light the Lamp is “JESUS”
This is a special light only the Priests in the Holy Place experience! • Song: Holy Spirit, breathe on Me
The Golden walls were like mirrors that multiplied the light, bread, & cherubim an infinite number of times
ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIESVI.) THE GOLDEN ALTAR OF INCENSEThe ministry of prayer(Rev. 5:8; Ex. 30:1-10) • The Power of Prayer: • Read Hebrews 10:19-20
The vail was rent when Jesus died on the cross(Matt. 27:50-54).
Now we can experience a rich intimate fellowship with the Father and the Son in prayer (I John 1:3-4) • Song: I need thee every hour
VII & VIII.) THE ARK OF THE COVENANT MERCY SEAT Where man meets God(Ex. 25:21-22) • Song: To God be the Glory