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The Courtyard: the Outer Court of the Tabernacle

The Courtyard: the Outer Court of the Tabernacle. The Bronze Altar: Where the sacrifices were offered by the priest . You put your hands on the animal while it was sacrificed. The animal’s blood was sprinkled around the altar. This was as far as a non-priest could go in terms

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The Courtyard: the Outer Court of the Tabernacle

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  1. The Courtyard: the Outer Court of the Tabernacle

  2. The Bronze Altar: • Where the sacrifices were offered by the priest. • You put your hands on the animal while it was sacrificed. • The animal’s blood was sprinkled around the altar. • This was as far as a non-priest could go in terms • of the Tabernacle.

  3. The Bronze Basin • After making sacrifices, a priest would wash their hands and feet here before entering the Holy Place. • Washing symbolized cleansing oneself, purifying oneself • for service to YHWH.

  4. The Holy Place • (inside were three items) • The Golden Lampstand or Menorah • The Table of Showbread. • The Altar of Incense

  5. The Golden Lampstand (Menorah) • Seven oil lamps that burned day and night. • These lights symbolized YHWH’s constant watch • and protection of his people. • Trimming the lamp wicks was one of the jobs of the priests.

  6. The Table of Showbread • (or The Table of the Bread of Presence) • The 12 loaves of bread symbolized the 12 tribes of Israel. • The bread reminded people that YHWH would • always provide their “daily bread” (daily needs).

  7. The Altar of Incense • A special mixture of incense (to be used only in the Tabernacle) was burned here continually. • The burning incense reminded the people of YHWH’s nearness and symbolized their prayers being lifted up to YHWH.

  8. The Veil • A thick curtain hung from the ceiling of the tent all the way down to the floor, separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. • This was the final veil between a human being and God’s presence. • A small inner room, the Holy of Holies was the most holy place in the Tabernacle. • Only the High Priest (originally Aaron) could enter the Holy of Holies—once a year—the Day of Atonement.

  9. The Ark of the Covenant • The Ark of the Covenant contained the stone tablets that God wrote on and gave to Moses, Aaron’s staff and a pot of manna. • On top of the Ark, there was a gold cover with winged cherubim facing each other, this was called the Mercy Seat.

  10. The Mercy Seat • The Mercy Seat was where the presence of God would come. • Once a year the High Priest would sprinkle blood on • the Mercy Seat to atone (cover) the sins of all the people.

  11. THE PROBLEM OF SIN... Have you ever know anyone who has run up a huge credit card debt? People often get into debt because they want and buy things they can’t afford. The price is too high for them to pay. If all that we have and all that we are comes from God, we are living borrowed lives on borrowed time. We owe God—we are responsible for taking care of what doesn’t belong to us. We are expected to take care of ourselves and each other. The laws and commands that God gave Moses on Mount Sinai explain how we are treat God, ourselves and each other. When we disobey God, we misuse or abuse what is not ours. We put ourselves in debt to God—to pay back what we took, to make things right. Debts have to be paid back...

  12. THE PROBLEM OF SIN... • Through the animal and grain sacrifices, God provided a way for the people of Israel to make payment, to become right with God. • These sacrifices atoned for the sins of the people so they could be “at one” with God. • Leviticus 1-5 describes five different kind of sacrifices God provided to cover different sins and needs...

  13. FIVE DIFFERENT SACRIFICES FOR DIFFERENT SINS OR NEEDS 1. – 2. SIN AND GUILT OFFERINGS = FOCUSED ON PAYING FOR SIN • SIN OFFERING = ATONED FOR SINS AGAINST GOD. • GUILT OFFERING = ATONED FOR SINS AGAINST OTHERS. 3. BURNT OFFERING = GIVEN IN DEDICATION OR SURRENDER TO GOD. • GRAIN (MEAL) OFFERING = GIVED TO GOD IN THANKFULNESS. • FELLOWSHIP (PEACE) OFFERING = GIVEN TO REPRESENT PEACE WITH GOD & WITH OTHERS.

  14. THE FINAL ANSWER FOR SIN... This system of sacrifices continued for hundreds of years, but these sacrifices were only a symbol of what was to come. God was preparing a final sacrifice that would pay for the world’s sins … ...once and for all... ...JESUS (John 3:16)

  15. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT • Day of Atonement (known among Jews today as Yom Kippur) occurred during one of their fall festivals. • It was a national day of mourning for sin. God said, “This will be a special day where you will all be made right with me. Today you will find forgiveness and cleansing from all your sins.” • Then God told the Aaron, the high priest, what he must do on the Day of Atonement. He said, You must follow all of my instructions completely or you will die. Make sure you are completely clean, without sin on the inside and out. Then, wear the special clothes made for this occasion.”

  16. The Garments of the High Priest • The garments of the High Priest were an expression of God’s dedication and merciful love for his people. • The priest dressed in a tunic and a turban made of fine linen. • The turban had a gold plate inscribed with the words: “Holiness to the Lord.” • The priest wore a blue robe with an ephod (“vest”) with stones on each shoulder. Each stone bore the name of one of the sons of Israel (Jacob). • Over the ephod, the priest wore a gold breastplate that was set with twelve precious stones carved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.

  17. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT • God continued, “Sacrifice a young bull as payment for your sins and the sins of your family. Then, dip your finger in the blood from this bull and sprinkle it on the cover of the Ark, and then sprinkle it seven times on the front of the Ark. • Then find two spotless goats and sacrifice one of them as a substitute for the sins of all of the Israelites. Take its blood and sprinkle it on the cover and front of the ark as you did with the bull’s blood. • I will accept this and forgive all the sins and rebellion of the people. Remember, blood represents life; in this blood, you will find life and atonement for your sins.” • After this, Aaron was to bring in the other goat that was still alive, called the scapegoat (also called the Ahzazel, which means to “take away”). And God told him, “Lay both of your hands on its head and confess all of the people’s sins, puttingthem on the head of the goat. Then, lead this goat far away into the wilderness. The people’s sins willbe taken away with it–never to be seen again.”

  18. OTHER SPECIAL DAYS AND FEASTS OF ISRAEL THE SABBATH • A weekly day of worship, rest and renewal, a celebration of God’s goodness. THE SABBATH YEAR • A year of rest for Israel’s fields—celebrated every seventh year. THE PASSOVER • A season set apart to remind the Israelites of God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD • Followed immediately after the Passover. • Reminded the Israelites how quickly the Lord brought them out of Egypt. THE FEAST OF FIRST FRUITS • Celebrated Israel’s harvest—recognizing God’s provision.

  19. SPECIAL DAYS AND FEASTS OF ISRAEL THE FEAST OF WEEKS (FEAST OF HARVEST) –later known as PENTECOST • Held 50 days after the Passover. • Marked the beginning of the barley harvest. THE FEAST OF TRUMPETS • Israel’s New Year’s Day. • A day for Israel to present itself before the Lord to ask God’s favor. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES (THE FEAST OF BOOTHS) • During this feast, Israel would camp out in small huts or booths for seven days... • They did this to remember God’s faithfulness in the wilderness. • The planting of the crops for the year also took place at this time. THE YEAR OF JUBILEE • To be celebrated every 50 years (after 7 sets of 7 Sabbath years)... • A year of thanksgiving and rejoicing • Slaves were to be set free, all debts were cancelled • All property went back to its original owner.

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