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Explore the significance of the table of showbread in the biblical context, including its materials, measurements, and ministry. Discover the bread of life and the perpetual fellowship it offers. Reflect on the application of feasting on God's provisions and expressing gratitude.
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Bread of Life Table of Showbread Materials Measurements Ministry
Table of Showbread • Materials The table • divinity (gold) and humanity (wood) • four legs – universality of risen glory • two crowns • thorns on cross; glory on throne • head of church (Col. 1:18; Eph. 5:23) • head of all creation (Phil. 2:9-11) • rings & staves – presence and mobility
Table of Showbread • Materials (cont’d) The showbread • bread of the faces - Exodus 25:30 • bread of the presence - Lev. 24:8 • perpetual bread – Numbers 4:7 • holy bread – 1 Samuel 21:4-6 • Jesus is this bread – John 6:32-35
Table of Showbread • Materials (cont’d) The vessels – Lev. 24:5-9 • plates – 2 x 6 cakes each representing the 12 tribes • spoons (small cups) – frankincense which speaks of preciousness – 1 Pet. 2:7 • covers (bowls) – drink offering is always associated with meal offering
Table of Showbread • Measurements Implies limitations and restrictions • large enough for all who are worthy • small enough to exclude those not 2 x 1 x 1.5 = 3 Lev. 24:5 is significant
Table of Showbread • Ministry Supreme ministry of the table was to provide food and fellowship for God’s priestly people. • Food – Jn. 6:51; perfect & sufficient • Fellowship – Rev. 3:20 1 Cor. 10:20-22
Table of Showbread • Application • Are you feasting on the bread of the presence? • Are you continually fellowshipping with the Father at the table set for you by the Bread of Life?
Table of Showbread • Practically Speaking • Each day this week name 3 items that God has placed on the table for your feasting and thank Him for those particular provisions for you!