Tabernacle of Moses
(Symbolisms)
Gate
Made out of white linen
with blue, red and purple sewn in.
Represents initial
salvation and entrance into the Christian life.
Represents the four
Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).
Purple represents Matthew.
His gospel was written to the Jews, portraying Jesus as King of the Jews.
Purple speaks of royalty and prosperity.
Red represents Mark. His
gospel was written to the Romans, to portray Jesus as the suffering servant.
Red speaks of the Blood of Jesus that cleanses sin. It also speaks of kingship
and royalty.
White represents Luke. His
gospel was written to the Greeks, portraying Jesus as the Universal One and
Only True and Living God. (The Greeks had many gods.) White speaks of cleansing
from sin (though your sins be as scarlet they shall be white as snow …). White
also speaks of purity, being chaste, blameless, no guile, innocent. In Heaven
we will wear white robes.
Blue represents John. His
gospel was written to all – to anyone who would receive it. He portrays Jesus
as being Divine, being God’s Son, being God in the flesh, being the fullness of
the Godhead, and being fully God and fully man. Blue speaks of the priesthood,
especially the garments of the High Priest. Blue also speaks of royalty and
divinity. It speaks of Heaven.
Outer Court
Brazen Altar
The first article of
furnishings in the Outer Court was the Brazen Altar. Innocent animals (sheep
and goats) were tied to the horns of the altar, to be sacrificed. Animal blood
atoned for sins for a temporary period of time, such as one year. Then the sacrifices
had to be repeated over and over again.
There were four horns on
the altar, which represent the four corners of the earth (north, south, east,
west). Jesus died for the whole world. Also, at the end of the age, the angels
of God will gather the elect from the four corners of the earth.
The Brazen Altar was
constructed out of brass, which represents judgment. Jesus took our judgment
for us on the Cross, and He dissolved the curse.
Laver
The second article was the
laver. It was constructed out of the mirrors of the women. The laver represents
the water of the Word of God. As we look intently into the Word, it is like
looking in a mirror and we are transformed more and more into the image of
Jesus Christ.
The laver was filled with
water, and several times a day the priests washed their hands and feet,
especially before going into the Holy Place.
Hands represent our deeds,
and our feet represent our walk.
The washing with water of
the Word cleanses our spiritual hands and feet.
The Laver also speaks of
water baptism and sanctification by the Word. It also speaks of our conscience
being cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
Holy Place
The door of the Holy Place
represents Jesus being the Door that we walk through.
The ceiling of the Holy
Place was made out of rams’ skin dyed red. This speaks of being covered by the
Blood of Jesus. The Holy Place was decorated with curtains made by the women
(purple, red, royal blue, white).
Inside of the Holy Place
was the Table of Shewbread, Altar of Incense and the Menorah with seven lamps
that burned continually.
The Table of Shewbread
contained bread and wine for the priests. This represents the Holy Eucharist or
Holy Communion. When we partake of Holy Communion, we are partaking of the body
and blood of Jesus. A literal transference takes place during Holy Communion
(it’s not just symbolic only). Many people have reported receiving divine
healings and answers to prayer while taking Communion.
The Altar of Incense
represents our praise and worship, as well as prayers and intercession. It is
like a sweet-smelling aroma that goes into the very Throne Room of God. Also,
the smoke of the incense represents the Shekinah Glory of God.
The Menorah, or also known
as the Golden Candlestick, had seven lamps. The priests kept the wicks trimmed
everyday, and it burned 24 hours a day. The olive oil kept the flames going (it
was not wax candles, but they used olive oil). The Menorah was constructed out
of solid gold, which speaks of Divinity. The number 7 is very significant,
because it represents totality, fullness and perfection. There are significant
7’s in the Bible. These include: creation, Sabbath, tribulation, feasts of
Israel, seven churches in Revelation 2-3, seven years of plenty and seven years
of famine in the life of Joseph in Egypt, seven sons was considered to be the
ultimate blessing.
Veil
The Veil separated the
Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. The Veil represents Christ’s flesh or body.
We can only go into the Holy of Holies through Jesus Christ. He said that He is
the Way (Outer Court), the Truth (Holy Place), and the Life (Holy of Holies).
No man can come to the Father except through Jesus.
When Jesus died on the
Cross, the Veil in the Temple was torn in two, thus signifying that now we have
access to the Holy of Holies through accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and
Savior.
Only the High Priest was
allowed to enter beyond the Veil only once a year to make national atonement
for sins. He would sprinkle the blood of the sacrificial animal on the Mercy
Seat to make atonement for sins. National atonement for sins was repeated annually.
When Jesus sprinkled His
Blood on the Mercy Seat in Heaven, His Blood atoned for sin eternally. He does
not ever have to die on the Cross again. His redemption was eternal.
Holy of Holies
Beyond the Veil was the
Ark of the Covenant. It was constructed out of the best wood, and overlayed
with gold. Inside of the Ark contained the ten commandments, a jar of manna,
and Aaron’s rod that budded.
Two golden cherubim are
seen as protecting and covering the Ark with their long outstretched wings.
The Mercy Seat is a slab
of pure gold on top of the Ark. This is where the blood of animals was
sprinkled once a year by the High Priest.
The Holy of Holies speaks
of the presence of the Father.
Fence of Outer Courtyard
A silver cord ran across
the top of the fence on all four corners. Silver speaks of redemption. We have
been redeemed by the Blood of Jesus.
Stakes in Ground
On the outside of the tent
of Tabernacle, there were ropes made out of goat hair, as well as stakes that
were half way in the ground and half way out of the ground.
The ropes made out of goat
hair represents judgment.
The stakes half way in the
ground and half way out of the ground represents the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. He was only in the tomb for three days, then rose from the dead
victoriously.
There was no singing,
prayer or dancing in the Tabernacle of Moses. However, in the Tabernacle of
David there was praise and worship that went on 24 hours a day. Singers and
musicians would come in shifts and minister before the Lord in the Tabernacle.
God did not promise to
restore Moses’ Tabernacle, as Jesus did away with animal sacrifices after He
shed His own Blood on the Cross.
However, God did promise
to restore the Tabernacle of David (Amos 9:11 and Acts 15:16).
In the Tabernacle of
David, during King David’s time, there were 9 primary forms of worship
mentioned in the Bible. These included:
1. Standing
2. Kneeling and Bowing Down
3. Lay Prostrate
4. Speaking
5. Shouting
6. Singing
7. Dancing
8. Clapping of hands
9. Use of musical instruments
It is God's will that no one should perish (end up in hell), but that ALL should come to repentance.
For God so loved this world that He gave His only begotton Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
God did not send His Son into this world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him would be saved.
The thief (Satan the devil) comes only for to kill, steal and destroy. But Jesus has come to give us life, and life more abundantly, until it overflows.
I urge you to come to the Cross today and receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord. He will wash away all your sins and make you as clean and white as fresh snow.
Just pray this prayer and mean it with your heart:
Dear Lord Jesus (if you are not able to call him Lord yet, then just say "Jesus")
I receive You as my Savior and Lord. I give my life over to You. I believe that You died and rose again, and that if I call on the Name of the Lord I shall be saved.
I accept you into my heart right now, and confess that You are Lord and have risen from the dead and forever live to make intercession for me.
Thank You for washing my heart pure and clean and making me whole, and for giving me peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Thank You that now I am a new creature in Christ Jesus. The old has gone and the new has come.
And there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh (carnality and sin), but walk after the Spirit. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, I believe you got born again and are now heaven bound and will be with the Lord forever and have eternal life. Your sins are now forgiven. You are accepted in the Beloved.
I would encourage you to find a good Bible based local church to help you grow in your faith, to learn the Word of God, to praise and worship Him, and to have fellowship with the saints.
Serving Christ is the best decision you will ever make.
God bless you!!!
