A Diagram of the Tabernacle (Ex.ch.26)
The entrance curtain is in the perimeter fence in the centre of the east side. Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garden in an easterly direction and so they must return to the Lord by retracing their footsteps and enter at the east gate where they will encounter the brazen altar of sacrifice which speaks of the sacrifice of Jesus for the sin of the world. The tabernacle was a tent with one large room with a heavy vail which separated it into 2 rooms called the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. This oblong box structure had a timber frame and was covered with several layers of animal skins. Surrounding the tent was a perimeter wall made of linen cloth. Also in this enclosed space was the brazen altar of sacrifice and the laver where the priests washed before entering the Holy Place. Take note of the rich variety of materials used in the construction and furnishings of the tabernacle and the priestly garments, also note the multiplicity of skills required to bring it all together. Moses appointed Bezaleel to oversee the work (Ex.35:30-35; 36:1-2). The description of making the tabernacle is described (Ex.36:1-39:43). The skills required to do this were immense, requiring - carpenters, metallurgists, smelters, engravers, jewelers, seamstresses, embroiderers, dyers, apothecaries, tanners and so on. Now identify the many different materials used – precious and base metals, 12 precious jewels, silver, gold, linen, various animal skins, curtain materials, various timbers, various dyes, coloured threads and so on. What an amazing project in New Life Radio – Talk No 17
4 Derrick Harrison
03/02/2021
