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OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
IN THE
A Shadow Of Things To Come...
TABERNACLE
INTRODUCTION: A SYMBOLIC TAPESTRY
Within the pages of the Old Testament, the intricate design and construction of the tabernacle stand as a testaments to God's dwelling among His people, the Israelites. As we embark on a journey through it's sacred beauty, we uncover a rich tapestry of symbols and shadows that foreshadow the profound truths in the New Testament.
The tabernacle's three distinct parts - the outer court, the inner court and the Holy of holies, reveal a profound parallel to the three-fold composition of the believer: body, soul and spirit.
The Outer Court - The Body/Natural
The Inner Court - The Soul
The Holy of Holies - The Spirit
In this exploration, we will uncover the symbolic significance of each element, unraveling the remarkable ways in which the OT Tabernacle prefigures the spiritual reality experienced by believers in the New Testament.
Through this remarkable analogy, we gain deeper insights into our relationship with God and the transformative power of a life fully surrendered and in submission to Him by faith.
Let us delve into the intricacies of this symbolism, tracing the shadows of the OT design to the NT tabernacle within the believer's composition because it is through this exploration that we deepen our understanding of God's design for fellowship, worship, intimacy, communication, transformation and transfiguration.
HORIZONTAL MAP
ALTER OF BURNT SACRAFICE
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
ROMANS 12:1 KJV
BRAZEN LAVER
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
JAMES 4:8 KJV
"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
EPHESIANS 5:26 KJV
OUTER COURT
BRAZEN ALTER/
ALTER OF BURNT
OFFERING
VIEL
INNER COURT
MENORAH
TABLE OF SHEWBREAD
HOLY OF HOLIES
ARK OF THE
COVENANT
ALTER OF
INCENSE
VIEL
ENTRANCE GATE
ENTRANCE GATE
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
MATTHEW 7:13-14 KJV
THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
God's Presence sat on the Ark as His Throne, opening the Heaven's to those who seek Him diligently (Heb. 12:6)
THE WAY GATE
"Jesus said:
I AM The WAY."
John 14:6 KJV
TABLE OF SHEWBREAD
"Narrow is
the way"
One must be
willing come out
of the darkness
and walk toward
the light
Turning from our old
life and turning
toward God
THE TRUTH GATE
"Jesus said:
I AM The TRUTH."
John 14:6 KJV
THE LIFE GATE
"Jesus said:
I AM The LIFE."
John 14:6 KJV
THE OUTER COURT
The Outer Court was the outermost region of the tabernacle. This area contained the bronze alter, where sacrafices were offered for the forgiveness of sins, and the basin for ceremonial cleansing.
The shedding of blood on the alter served as a temporary atonement until the ultimate sacrafice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The basin served as a place for the priests to wash before approaching the alter/entering the tabernacle.
THE FLESH
In the New Testament, the outer court represents the physical nature/5 natural senses of the believer. Just as the outer court was the place where sacrafices were made and cleansing took place, our bodies are instruments for offering ourselves as living sacrafices to God (Romans 12:1). We are called to present our bodies as instruments of righteousness, using thme to serve and glorify God in our actions and behaviours. It also emphasises the importance of maintaining purity and holiness, allowing the Spirit of God to continually cleanse and transform us. As we repent from dead works, wash our mind with the Word and turn toward God, we are able to go into deeper places in our relationship with God.
THE INNER COURT
The Inner court of the tabernacle was the space betweeen the Holy of Holies and the outer court. It contained the alter of incense where fragrant offerings were made (symbolising prayers of the people), the golden lampstand/menorah (symbolising the constant fire/anointing of the Spirit) and the table of shewbread (representing worship and fellowship with God).
It is also important to mention the 7 flames burning on the menorah which represent the 7 Spirits of God , as well the significance of the anointing oil which is produced by the intense crushing of the olive (the crushing of the flesh that produces the anointing for the fire of God).
THE SOUL
In the context of believers, the soul is the spiritual part that represents our mind, will and emotions. It encompasses our thoughts, intellect, desires, affections and decision making. The inner court symbolises the realm of our soul where we turn toward God and engage in worship, communion and fellowship with God. It is through our soul that we offer up prayers, meditate on God's word, seek His will and experience His presence. By turning towards God, we experience a renewal of our minds and our soul's are transformed as He aligns our thoughts and desires with His truth and purpose (Romans 12:2). As our minds are renewed, our desires are aligned with His will and not ours and our emotions transformed by His love and light, we experience the depth of fellowship and sustenance found in an intimate relationship with God.
HOLY OF HOLIES
The Holy of holies was the innermost and most sacred part of the tabernacle. It was separated from the rest of the tabernacle by a thick veil, representing the barrier between God's holiness and man's sinfulness (darkness).
Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, and he could only to so once a year on the Day of Atonement. This space housed the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments and represented God's presence among His people/
THE SPIRIT
In the New Testament, believer's spirits are analogues to the Holy of Holies as the spirit is the deepest and most inner part of the believer. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Saviour, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within us, transforming our spirits and uniting us with God (1 Corinthians 6:17, Ephesians 1:13-14). Our spirits become the dwelling place of God's presence, and we have direct access to Him through the indwelling Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18). This intimate connection allows us to commune with God, receive His guidance and experience His love and peace. Our spirit is the part that connects with God and enables a personal relationship with Him.
THE OUTER COURT
THE INNER COURT
HOLY OF HOLIES
THE OUTER MAN
THE INNER MAN
THE INNERMOST
THE FLESH
THE SOUL
THE SPIRIT
SEEN
UNSEEN
UNSEEN
TEMPORAL/CARNAL
SPIRITUAL
SPIRITUAL
RELIGION
REVELATION
REVELATION
1ST HEAVEN
2ND HEAVEN
3RD HEAVEN/THRONE ROOM
BAPTISM IN WATER
BAPTISM IN SPIRIT
BAPTISM WITH FIRE
30FOLD MINISTRY
60FOLD MINISTRY
100FOLD MINISTRY
KINGDOM
POWER
GLORY
THE WAY
THE TRUTH
THE LIFE
VERTICAL MAP
3RD HEAVEN/THRONE ROOM
2ND HEAVEN (INNER COURT) (Heb. 6:2)
OPERATING IN THE SPIRIT
NEED THE BAPTISM(S) OF THE SPIRIT (Heb. 6:2)
NEED IMPARTATION FROM ANOINTED MINISTERS (Heb. 6:2)
NEED THE RESURRECTION LIFE (Heb. 6:2)
60 FOLD MINISTRY
60 FOLD REVELATION
60 FOLD ANOINTING
GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE
TRANSFIGURED BY GOD'S PRESENCE
OPERATING IN GOD'S GLORY
OPERATING IN THE ETERNAL JUDGEMENT OF GOD (Heb 6:2)
100 FOLD MINISTRY
100 FOLD REVELATION
100 FOLD ANOINTING
1ST HEAVEN (OUTER COURT)
OPERATING IN THE NATURAL MIND
NEED REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS (Heb 6:1)
NEED BAPTISM IN WATER BY FAITH TOWARD GOD (Heb 6:1)
30 FOLD REVELATION
30 FOLD MINISTRY
30 FOLD ANOINTING
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OUTER COURT - 1ST HEAVEN REALITY - BAPTISM IN WATER
01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
TURNING TOWARD LIGHT
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
MATTHEW 7:13-14 KJV
ENTRANCE GATE
"Narrow is the way"
One must be willing come out of the darkness
and walk toward
the light, turning from our old life and turning
toward God.
ALTER OF BURNT OFFERING
Repentance
from dead works -
A decision to lay your
life down and offer
your body as a burnt sacrifice, burning the flesh with the fire of God
BRAZEN LAVER
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
JAMES 4:8 KJV
"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
EPHESIANS 5:26 KJV
ENTRANCE TO INNER COURT
"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."
PSALM 119:130
INNER COURT - 2ND HEAVEN REALITY - BAPTISM IN THE SPIRIT
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
TURNING TOWARD LIGHT
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
MATTHEW 7:13-14 KJV
ENTRANCE GATE
"Narrow is the way"
One must be willing come out of the darkness
and walk toward
the light, turning from our old life and turning
toward God.
ALTER OF BURNT OFFERING
Repentance
from dead works -
A decision to lay your
life down and offer
your body as a burnt sacrifice, burning the flesh with the fire of God
BRAZEN LAVER
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
JAMES 4:8 KJV
"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
EPHESIANS 5:26 KJV
ENTRANCE TO INNER COURT
"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."
PSALM 119:130
INNERMOST COURT - 3RD HEAVEN REALITY - BAPTISM IN FIRE
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
TURNING TOWARD LIGHT
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
MATTHEW 7:13-14 KJV
ENTRANCE GATE
"Narrow is the way"
One must be willing come out of the darkness
and walk toward
the light, turning from our old life and turning
toward God.
ALTER OF BURNT OFFERING
Repentance
from dead works -
A decision to lay your
life down and offer
your body as a burnt sacrifice, burning the flesh with the fire of God
BRAZEN LAVER
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
JAMES 4:8 KJV
"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
EPHESIANS 5:26 KJV
ENTRANCE TO INNER COURT
"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."
PSALM 119:130
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