Tabernacle The Holy of Holies Feb 16, 2006

The Holy of Holies

1. The Veil
Exodus 26:31-33

2. The Ark of the Covenant
Exodus 25:10-12

3. The Mercy Seat
Exodus 25:17-22

The throne of God overlooked by cherubims. These are often seen as guardians in the scripture, as seen in the entrance to the Garden of Eden. Revelation 5:8-9 and Revelation 20:11-15

1 Samuel 6:19 Seventy men died because they looked into the ark.
To remove the mercy seat is to invite death.

Exodus 40:34

Overview
The Tabernacle reflects our walk of faith. We need to enter the gate, in order to enter the kingdom. Then to die to sin is to accept Christ's sacrifice on the cross-the altar. Then to meditate on the Word, the Bible, is the Laver. And to seek the Holy of Holies to be in the presence of God.


Exodus 19:4 God didn't speak only to Moses but to us as well. He wants us to meet with Him.

The Tabernacle -- The Holy Place

The Golden Candlestick--South Side
to the left of the priest

Exodus 25:31-36
Stood on the floor and was higher than the priest. Fashioned out of one piece of Gold.
Ephesians 5:30
The hammering reminds us of the sufferings Our Lord endured at the hands of men.
The rod of Aaron was dead and budded and brought forth life. A clear picture of Jesus.
John 8:12
Matthew 5:15-16
Pure olive oil was to be used for the light. Gethsemane means oil or olive press. The oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit illuminates the Word.
Heb 12:6
John 15:2
The Candlestick was the only light in the Holy Place, just as in the heavenly city there is no other light needed.

The Table of Showbread--North Side
to the right of the priest

Exodus 25:23-26,28,30
This is the first use of the work table in the Bible. This is a table of fellowship or communion.
Psalm 23:5
John 6:25-63
John 12:24
The 12 loaves of bread represent the 12 tribes of Israel.
Only Priests could eat the showbread.
1 Cor 10:21

The Golden Altar of Incense
straight ahead of the priest
Exodus 30:1-3
Incense was special and only used for God. Only one thing--this special incense was to be burned on the altar. This speaks of the ministry of Jesus.

Summary of the Holy Place
Many Christians never venture from the outer court.