INTRODUCING THE TABERNACLE
These translations will be used in this study:
- King James (KJ)
- New King James (NKJ)
- New American Standard (NAS)
- The Message Bible (TMB)
- Amplified (AMP)
- New Living Standard (NLS)
- The Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
- The VOICE (VOICE)
Throughout this study you will see information seemingly repeated, but it is in a different context.
First let me explain that this study is from the human perspective. Otherwise, this study is starting from outside the gate going towards the Holy Place and Holy of Holies.
There is no short cut to God the Father, when we first start this journey of faith we must remember that no one comes to Father unless lead by the Holy Spirit. We enter the courtyard of God, His presence. The first item noticed is the Altar of Burnt Offering, also known as the “Shadow of the Cross.” This is where sacrifices are given (Rom. 12:1) and taken.
However, as we start studying in the building of the Holy Articles we will find that the scriptures start with the Ark of the Covenant. The reason being is that from God’s perspective salvation starts with God First not mankind’s own efforts.
Throughout this study we will see the Tabernacle as the fore-shadowing of the Lord Jesus Christ. So stated in 1 Peter 1:20, 21:
1 Peter 1:20-21 (NKJ)
20. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you
21. who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
Now Look At This Translation:
1 Peter 1:20-21 (CJB)
20. God knew him before the founding of the universe, but revealed him in the acharit-hayamim for your sakes.
21. Through him you trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory; so that your trust and hope are in God.
Sometimes you may see two or three translations for the same scripture. The reason for this is to get a better understanding of what the Word of God is saying. Take special attention, while studying with me, please read the complete context of scripture. This will insure the reader of the validity of what is being presented. This will enhance your understanding of scripture and subjects covered. Let me also encourage you to use other translations and an expository dictionary of the Greek and Hebrew; this will give absolute clarity of subjects covered.
Question:
Why study the Tabernacle? How does studying it apply to me today?
Answer:
Because we have been adopted/grafted into the lineage of Jesus Christ there seems to be within us a desire to know our heritage, the history of our human ancestors and our spiritual ancestors as well. Some of us have been adopted into a human family with a need to know our biological parents. How much more important is it to know how to be adopted by our spiritual Father. By studying the Tabernacle we not only get a better understanding of our beginnings and history of our faith, but we also get a better view and revelation of our future. (Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5; Rom. 8:15, 23; 9:4)
