Continuing details about the Tabernacle, its construction, furniture and use.
Exodus 26
I. Three coverings for the roof (1-14)
a. a linen inner cover that would be visible from within the structure
b. a middle goats’ hair covering
c. a 2-sided outer layer dyed red
II. Prefabricated wood panels overlaid with gold formed the sides (15-39)
III. A curtain (kjv: vail) divided the interior into two rooms; the ark of the covenant and the mercy seat were behind the curtain in “the most holy place.” (31-37)
Exodus 27
I. Outside there was a brazen altar (1-8)
II. The courtyard was kept private by a wall of curtains on all four sides (9-19)
III. The lampstand inside was to be lit at all times (20-21)
Meditation Points:
From the outside and at a distance you would see a large red structure surrounded by a white curtain fence. (Imagine the flag of Japan with a rectangle rather than a circle.)
From the inside you would see the beautiful linen illuminated by a seven-lamp candelabra.
- God was teaching His people about Himself and how to approach Him.
- to commune with God one must go by way of the altar of sacrifice
- there is only 1 door to God’s presence
- once inside, away from the world, God still has rules
- where God dwells is a holy place
- since these things were a picture of heavenly realities, the construction details must be followed or the meaning would be lost
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