Welcome back everyone. Today we continue with our thoughts on the "TABERNACLE" and begin with a look at what each piece of the furniture represents. First of all;
I. THE ALTAR OF BURNT OFFERINGS REPRESENTS JESUS, OUR SACRIFICE
This altar was to be made of acacia wood overlaid with bronze. According to the instructions it was square-shaped (5 cubits by 5 cubits, and 3 cubits high), with horns projecting from the four corners. Halfway up, it was circled by a projecting ledge; presumably a priest would stand on this ledge while offering a sacrifice. Implements of bronze were to be supplied for the altar: "shovels" to collect the ashes, "pots" to carry them away, "basins" from which the blood of sacrificial animals would be tossed against the altar, "forks" for arranging the flesh on the altar, and "fire pans" for removing coals of fire from the altar.The altar was to be placed in the courtyard outside the tabernacle entrance. The actual slaying of animals would be North of the altar and the animal parts would then be arranged on the altar. The ashes would later be dumped East of the altar.
The fire on the altar was never to go out, not even during the daily cleansing of the altar. Burnt offerings were to be sacrificed on this "bronze altar" each morning and evening. The sacrifices were innocent victims whose lives were given and whose blood was shed because of the sins of those offering the sacrifices. This ALTAR OF BURNT OFFERINGS was a "type" of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus Christ was the innocent victim who knew no sin and whose blood was shed because of the sins of others.
"Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so He did not open His mouth" (Is. 53:7). "Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed" (Is. 53:4-5). II. THE LAVER REPRESENTS BIBLE BAPTISM (TRANSLATED IMMERSION).
Moses was instructed to put a laver in the outer court of the tabernacle, which contained water for washing. Aaron and his sons were to wash their hands and their feet from the laver before approaching the Altar of Burnt Offerings that they may not die.The laver was a type of our baptism or immersion, burial. Priests must wash before serving God. (a royal priesthood- 1Pet. 2:9))Prevented death (Physical – Spiritual in New Covenant)Notice the washing was done before sin was dealt with at the brazen altar. (not forgiveness, then baptism) Acts 22:16
If the priest did not wash as directed, his life was in danger. Washing always should take place before we sit at The father's Table. Washing in the New Testament always takes place before a person is cleansed of their sins. This is a referrence to Bible baptism or immersion into Christ and should never be taken lightly. God instituted baptism and man should never remove it from its rightful place.
We will end there for today and take up more next time. God bless until we meet again.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
THE TABERNACLE
Heb. 9:1-28
Hello everyone and welcome back to another study in The Word of God. Today we begin a new thought on a very important subject. The subject is that of the Tabernacle as we see it in the Old Testament and how it is seen typologically in The New Testament. This may take a few weeks to complete since there is so much material here. So let's begin and I pray this is an area of learning for you as you read on.
One thing that would be good for us to remember here is that the epistle to the Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians. The readers of this letter were very familiar with the Mosaic Law and the sacrificial system. The author of "Hebrews" seems to have been very knowledgeable in the Jewish faith. Although we cannot say dogmatically who wrote this very informative book of the New Testament, so much evidence certainly points to the apostle Paul.
In his commentary on Hebrews, Don Earl Boatman gives "internal evidence as to Paul’s authorship." Professor Boatman states the following:
1. Figures of speech are similar to those used in Paul's other letters.
2. Paul’s view of the law as expressed in his other letters is the same
view expressed in Hebrews.
3. The word "mediator" is used by Paul only.
4. Conditions in the life of Paul are true to those of the writer of the
Hebrew letter.
a. The writer was a prisoner in Italy. (13:19-24)
b. The writer was a friend of Timothy. (13:23) The writer asks for prayers of brethren that he might be set free. (13:18-19)
5, The word "covenant" is found only seven times in the New Testament outside of Paul’s writings. Paul uses it nine times in
other writings. It is used seventeen times in Hebrews.
6. No other writer invokes grace upon his readers.
After showing, in chapter seven, that Jesus, our High Priest, is superior to both the high priest of the Mosaic Law and superior to Melchizedek, and then, in chapter eight, continuing to give reasons why our High Priest is better that all who came before, the Hebrew writer moves to give specifics of the Old Testament system of worship by calling to the reader's attention THE TABERNACLE.
THE TABERNACLE was constructed by the Israelites as to the pattern Moses had seen on Mt. Sinai. After coming off the mountain, the Jewish leader requested certain items as contributions to be brought for the tabernacle’s construction. In fact, Moses finally had to constrain the people because they were giving more than what was sufficient.
The tabernacle was used for those forty years of wandering in the desert and then carried across the Jordan River into the Promised Land and found a resting place at Shiloh, which became the Jews place of worship and sacrifice until King David removed the tabernacle to the capital city of Jerusalem.
In this time of devotion, we will note the various parts of THE TABERNACLE and see how each item relates to the New Testament church.
I will end today at this point and we will pick this up again next week. God bless until we meet again.......
Hello everyone and welcome back to another study in The Word of God. Today we begin a new thought on a very important subject. The subject is that of the Tabernacle as we see it in the Old Testament and how it is seen typologically in The New Testament. This may take a few weeks to complete since there is so much material here. So let's begin and I pray this is an area of learning for you as you read on.
One thing that would be good for us to remember here is that the epistle to the Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians. The readers of this letter were very familiar with the Mosaic Law and the sacrificial system. The author of "Hebrews" seems to have been very knowledgeable in the Jewish faith. Although we cannot say dogmatically who wrote this very informative book of the New Testament, so much evidence certainly points to the apostle Paul.
In his commentary on Hebrews, Don Earl Boatman gives "internal evidence as to Paul’s authorship." Professor Boatman states the following:
1. Figures of speech are similar to those used in Paul's other letters.
2. Paul’s view of the law as expressed in his other letters is the same
view expressed in Hebrews.
3. The word "mediator" is used by Paul only.
4. Conditions in the life of Paul are true to those of the writer of the
Hebrew letter.
a. The writer was a prisoner in Italy. (13:19-24)
b. The writer was a friend of Timothy. (13:23) The writer asks for prayers of brethren that he might be set free. (13:18-19)
5, The word "covenant" is found only seven times in the New Testament outside of Paul’s writings. Paul uses it nine times in
other writings. It is used seventeen times in Hebrews.
6. No other writer invokes grace upon his readers.
After showing, in chapter seven, that Jesus, our High Priest, is superior to both the high priest of the Mosaic Law and superior to Melchizedek, and then, in chapter eight, continuing to give reasons why our High Priest is better that all who came before, the Hebrew writer moves to give specifics of the Old Testament system of worship by calling to the reader's attention THE TABERNACLE.
THE TABERNACLE was constructed by the Israelites as to the pattern Moses had seen on Mt. Sinai. After coming off the mountain, the Jewish leader requested certain items as contributions to be brought for the tabernacle’s construction. In fact, Moses finally had to constrain the people because they were giving more than what was sufficient.
The tabernacle was used for those forty years of wandering in the desert and then carried across the Jordan River into the Promised Land and found a resting place at Shiloh, which became the Jews place of worship and sacrifice until King David removed the tabernacle to the capital city of Jerusalem.
In this time of devotion, we will note the various parts of THE TABERNACLE and see how each item relates to the New Testament church.
I will end today at this point and we will pick this up again next week. God bless until we meet again.......
Saturday, May 3, 2008
"TWO MOUNTAINS CONTRASTED" Part #2
Welcome back and I do hope today finds each of you doing well as you continue to serve our Great God. Today we begin the second part of our look at the two mountains contrasted. So let us begin;
Now we see the TWO MOUNTAINS CONTRASTED.
A. Sinai was in the wilderness.
When you try to live according to the Mosaic Law, you will always be
in the wilderness.
B. Zion is a city. The city of God.
Gates of precious stones; streets of gold.
A wilderness and the beautiful city of heaven certainly do show the contrast of
the Old Law and Grace.
A. Sinai represents Law.
B. Zion represents Grace.
A. At Sinai, righteous men were made to face their imperfections.
B. At Zion, unrighteous men are able to be made perfect (complete) by the blood of Christ.
A. At Sinai, salvation by works.
B. At Zion, salvation by grace through an active faith. Eph. 2:8-10
A. At Sinai, people were prevented from coming into the presence of God.
B. At Zion, all men are invited into the presence of God through His Son. “NO ONE COMES UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME . . .” Jn. 14:6
A. At Sinai, there were only Jews.
B. At Zion, all are invited. “Whosoever will” “For God so loved the whole world.” “not wishing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance”
A. At Sinai, the trumpet sound caused God’s people to tremble.
B. At the last trumpet announcing the Lord’s return, God’s people will rejoice. 1Thess. 4:16
A. At Sinai, the people were forbidden to look upon God. Jn. 1:18
B. At Zion, people will be able to look upon God on His throne.
A. AT Sinai, the people washed their garments to prepare for the coming of God. Ex. 19:10
B. At Zion, we must be washed in the waters of baptism (IMMERSION) to receive the coming of God in the form of the Holy Spirit. (ACTS 2:38)
A. At Sinai, the fire that accompanied the coming of the Lord did not destroy. (Ex. 19:18, The Burning bush).
B. At Zion, the fire that accompanies the coming of the Lord will destroy all who are unfaithful and who do not believe. (2Pet. 3:10-12)
So there we see the contrast of the two mountains mentioned in God's Word. I hope you learned something and continue to grow in Christ. God bless as you continue to be a blessing to others. Until our next time, may God bless.
Now we see the TWO MOUNTAINS CONTRASTED.
A. Sinai was in the wilderness.
When you try to live according to the Mosaic Law, you will always be
in the wilderness.
B. Zion is a city. The city of God.
Gates of precious stones; streets of gold.
A wilderness and the beautiful city of heaven certainly do show the contrast of
the Old Law and Grace.
A. Sinai represents Law.
B. Zion represents Grace.
A. At Sinai, righteous men were made to face their imperfections.
B. At Zion, unrighteous men are able to be made perfect (complete) by the blood of Christ.
A. At Sinai, salvation by works.
B. At Zion, salvation by grace through an active faith. Eph. 2:8-10
A. At Sinai, people were prevented from coming into the presence of God.
B. At Zion, all men are invited into the presence of God through His Son. “NO ONE COMES UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME . . .” Jn. 14:6
A. At Sinai, there were only Jews.
B. At Zion, all are invited. “Whosoever will” “For God so loved the whole world.” “not wishing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance”
A. At Sinai, the trumpet sound caused God’s people to tremble.
B. At the last trumpet announcing the Lord’s return, God’s people will rejoice. 1Thess. 4:16
A. At Sinai, the people were forbidden to look upon God. Jn. 1:18
B. At Zion, people will be able to look upon God on His throne.
A. AT Sinai, the people washed their garments to prepare for the coming of God. Ex. 19:10
B. At Zion, we must be washed in the waters of baptism (IMMERSION) to receive the coming of God in the form of the Holy Spirit. (ACTS 2:38)
A. At Sinai, the fire that accompanied the coming of the Lord did not destroy. (Ex. 19:18, The Burning bush).
B. At Zion, the fire that accompanies the coming of the Lord will destroy all who are unfaithful and who do not believe. (2Pet. 3:10-12)
So there we see the contrast of the two mountains mentioned in God's Word. I hope you learned something and continue to grow in Christ. God bless as you continue to be a blessing to others. Until our next time, may God bless.
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