The Tabernacle is how God illustrates Spiritual Reality
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TABERNACLE In seeking to interpret the Tabernacle, we must not dogmatize but humbly follow the method of the Holy Spirit as illustrated in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Referring there to the Tabernacle and the priesthood,
o He speaks of the "shadow of heavenly things" (Hebrews 8:5);
o "the patterns of things in the heavens" (Hebrews 9:23);
o "the figures of the true" (Hebrews 9:24);
o "a shadow of good things to come" (Hebrews 10:1).
Thus it is clear that the Tabernacle was intended to signify spiritual realities. In other words, in the Tabernacle we see shadows, patterns, and figures of heavenly or spiritual things that are revealed in Christ. This may be gathered from the significance of:
1. The Way to Redemption is the Altar of Brass. "God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself. …For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:19, 21).
2. The Way to Consecration is the Laver of Brass. Speaking to His disciples Jesus said: "He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit" (John 13:10). Later He said: "Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you" (John 15:3).
3. The Way of Illumination is the Golden Lamp Stand. Jesus said: "I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12).
4. The Way of Satisfaction is the Golden Table of Bread. Jesus said: "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst" (John 6:35).
5. The Way of Intercession is the Golden Altar of incense. "By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15).
6. The Way of Communion is the Golden Ark of the Covenant. "Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3).
From TAB-10f – Portraits of Christ in the Tabernacle (020714PM) – https://youtu.be/g-kEyVw8GFA
Join the LAND OF THE BOOK channel to access weekly video releases over the next year, totaling 50+ EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS featuring weekly in-depth Bible Study lessons with John & Bonnie. Clips are taken at just one of the places where we are taking our virtual journey through all the Lands of the Bible & Great Museums of the Bible on Paul’s Life & Letters Course. Plus all the assigned HOLY LAND, Paul’s Life & Letters Course STUDY RESOURCES, and John’s two most loved books–David’s Spiritual Secret & Living Hope for the End of Days at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVK6dN-9kLDnQhYBFuES09A/join
Follow Discover the Book Ministries to stay up to date:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverthebook/
DTBM Academy Courses:
https://dtbma.com/Default.aspx
Purchase John’s Books, MP3 & DVD resources:
E-Books: https://tinyurl.com/y3wbhlxy
Here are links to our Amazon Pages–
https://www.amazon.com/shop/dtbm
Donate to the ministry: https://dtbm.org/donations/partnership/
For more of Dr. John Barnett’s Bible teaching messages, go to: https://dtbm.org/