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Christ in the Presence of God–The God-Man "And they shall make an Ark of shittim wood: * * and thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt then overlay it" (Exo_25:10-11). The Ark is symbolical of the Lord Jesus Christ in His human and Divine natures. 1. The cassia wood. Our Lord … Continue reading “1710. Christ in the Presence of God–The God-Man”

The Tables of the Law "And thou shalt put into the Ark the testimony which I shall give thee" (Exo_25:16). We are now coming to the contents of the Ark. There were three things placed within, The Tables of the Law, The Pot of Manna, and Aaron's Rod that budded. Just now we will consider … Continue reading “1711. The Tables of the Law”

Christ in the Presence of God for Us "For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us" (Heb_9:24). The exclusive piece of furniture in the Tabernacle, was the Ark. The Ark … Continue reading “1709. Christ in the Presence of God for Us”

The Blood Upon the Horns "And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the Lord" (Exo_30:10). The blood upon the horns … Continue reading “1707. The Blood Upon the Horns”

The Ark of the Covenant Exo_25:10-23 Christ in the Presence of God for Us (Heb_9:24). Christ in the Presence of God–The God-man (Exo_25:10-11). The Tables of the Law (Exo_25:16). The Pot of Manna (Exo_16:33). Aaron's Rod (Heb_9:4). The Mercy Seat (Exo_25:21-22). The Cherubim (Exo_25:20). This is the final study upon the Tabernacle and its furnishings. … Continue reading “1708. The Ark of the Covenant”

The Perpetual Incense "And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the Lord throughout your generations" (Exo_30:8). The Incense was burned upon the Altar every morning and every evening. It was there as a perpetual memorial. 1. We are taught in all of this the … Continue reading “1705. The Perpetual Incense”

No Strange Fire "Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon" (Exo_30:9). 1. No strange fire. The Word of God portrays in this verse, how many seek to reach God who have no claim upon Him. They seek to approach to the Father … Continue reading “1706. No Strange Fire”

The Sweet Incense "And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it" (Exo_30:7). The Sweet Incense. Prayer in Christ alone is sweet and acceptable to God. Abel's offering was a sweet smelling savor. Who is there who would not desire to give joy to … Continue reading “1704. The Sweet Incense”

The Rings and the Staves "And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal. And thou shalt make the staves of shittim … Continue reading “1702. The Rings and the Staves”

The Altar Before the Vail "And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the Ark of the testimony, before the Mercy Seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee" (Exo_30:6). The Altar of Incense was placed immediately before the Mercy Seat where God dwelt. Only a vail separated … Continue reading “1703. The Altar Before the Vail”