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Prayers of the Saints. Altar of Incense Materials Measurements Ministry. Altar of Incense. Materials The Altar Acacia wood = Christ’s humanity Golden overlay = Deity of Christ Crown = Christ exalted ; Heb. 7:25 Horns = power (in prayer) ; 1 Jn. 2:1
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Prayers of the Saints Altar of Incense Materials Measurements Ministry
Altar of Incense Materials The Altar Acacia wood = Christ’s humanity Golden overlay = Deity of Christ Crown = Christ exalted ; Heb. 7:25 Horns = power (in prayer) ; 1 Jn. 2:1 Rings & staves = pray anywhere, anytime ; 1 Timothy 2:8
Altar of Incense Materials The Altar (continued) Sprinkled w/blood from brazen altar Identifies us with our great Advocate expressions of adoration expressions of intercession Approach in prayer on basis of grace
Altar of Incense Materials The Incense stacte = Christ’s life onycha = Christ’s death galbanum = Christ’s resurrection frankincense = Christ’s ascension Equal parts of each, of equal value True value of the altar
Altar of Incense Measurements Two cubits high = Ephesians 1:21 Foursquare = universal availability Position Center of Holy place In line with … Before mercy seat = prayer close to God Veil separates = not TODAY!
Altar of Incense Ministry • Adoration – Hebrews 13:15 • Intercession – Psalm 141:2 • Luke 1:8-10 • Revelation 5:8 • Revelation 8:3,4
Altar of Incense Application • Are your prayers a fragrant aroma to God as an act of worship borne from clean hands and a pure heart? • How important is prayer to you in worship and service to the Savior? • Is prayer a priority in your life?