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  Lesson 7  Beyond The Veil… “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”(Matthew 5:17) Anchor scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A11-15&version=ESV What was the Ark of the Covenant? Read Exodus 25:10-22 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2025%3A10-22&version=ESV What was in the Ark? The tablets of The Ten Commandments - representing the whole Law of God…the law that no one was able to keep ! (Read Matthew 5:17-48) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A17-48&version=ESV So this wooden chest, of slightly larger dimensions than the Table of Shewbread, is the holding place of the broken Covenant of God…if you like…the hiding place for the record of man’s sins, away from Satan the accuser, and reserved for the judgment of God alone. (Read John 8:1-11) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208%3...

  Lesson 6  “This cup that is poured out for you is the New Covenant in my blood.” (Luke 22:20) Before The Veil … Anchor scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A1-10&version=ESV Now we are face to face with the second veil: (Image: Truths From The Tabernacle- blog) Exodus 26:31-…only the high priest is allowed beyond this point, but we’re going in because… See Hebrews 10:16-20:  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2010%3A16-20&version=ESV Woven into this veil, the mighty Cherubim stand like guardians, watching over the Covenant of God, as they did in the Garden of Eden…we will look more at this in the next study. The Hebrew word for veil is Paroketh meaning “separation” … for this is exactly what the veil is:  A continual reminder to Aaron and all Israel, that their sins have separated them from God (Isaiah 59:2): And the cherubim are enforcing this separation, just as they did following Adam and E...

  Lesson 5 The Altar of Incense   “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” (John 17:4) Anchor scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A1-10&version=ESV Standing directly in front of the veil to the Holy of Holies and the Ark of the Covenant is small golden altar: Read Exodus 30:1-6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2030%3A1-6&version=ESV {Note: Most of    items in the tabernacle are made from acacia wood, as well as    the beams used to support its structure and outer courtyard. Renowned for its sturdiness, flexibility and durability, acacia wood was widely used for building and construction, being not only weather resistant, but also having a strong resilience, against corrosion from insects and fungi} This will be our final stop: This is the final item before the Holy of Holies…directly in front of the Ark. Continue reading Exodus 30:7-9… https://...

Anchor scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A1-10&version=ESV “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” (Psalm 23:5) To the right, on the North side of the Holy Place is… Lesson 4:  The Table of Shewbread Or  The Bread of The Presence  Exodus 25:23-30 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2025%3A23-30&version=ESV Situated on the North side - as Jesus was supposedly crucified on a hill, to the North of the city…Who is this pointing to? Read John ch. 6… https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206&version=ESV The place where we not only eat of him  but we eat (sup) WITH him!  ***The bread would be made without yeast… {yeast - or leaven - is typically used to be a symbol of sin…so unleavened bread symbolizes our sanctification through Jesus} ***And changed every Sabbath… {signifying the finished work of the cross, by ...

Anchor scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%209%3A1-10&version=ESV Lesson 3 To enter the first part of the Tabernacle - The Holy Place - we must pass through a beautifully ornate veil of blue, purple and scarlet…laced with gold! There are actually 2 curtains - or veils - within  the Tabernacle; We will not focus on this first one, but on the second one, into the Holy of Holies…because of what is behind it: the Ark of the Covenant. Only the priests are allowed beyond this point…but we’re going to go in because - 1Peter2:9  But you are   a chosen race,   a royal   priesthood,   a holy nation,   a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you   out of darkness into   his marvelous light. As we go in you’ll see a transfer From bronze - judgement  To silver and gold i)   Silver - Redemption . A standard currency of payment for goods, services…and...