JESUS in the
TABERNACLE of Moses
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The word‘ worshiper’ does not mean a singer. It means: reverence, respect, to kiss, to move towards and
Temple Keeper..
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OOver 40 chapters in the Bible refers to the Tabernacle of Moses. Thus underscoring its relevance in our worship and Christian walk today. The Tabernacle was located in the centre, of the 603,550 people who left Egypt. The 12 tribes of Israel surrounded it, three tribes on each side. The formation was in the shape of a cross. The common people of Israel were not allowed to enter the Tabernacle as this was reserved for the Priests.
The Tabernacle was divided into three separate courts, an Outer Court, an Inner Court and the Holy of Holiest Court. Not all the Priesthood were allowed in every court.
The Outer Court The Outer Court is where our sins are dealt with, where we receive salvation and are washed, cleansed and sanctified. The sin offering would be placed upon the Brazen Altar near the entrance. This was the place of stench, blood, dirt and heat. There would be a continual black smoke( this represents the purging of Israel’ s sins) arising which could be seen for miles around. Scripture states that without the shedding of blood there is no remission for sin. It was here in the Outer Court that animals were killed as sacrifices for sin by the High Priest. The animal had to be without blemish. Jesus represents both the High Priest