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Day 207

"The first part... the sanctuary"

Text: Hebrews 9:2

THE BUILDING OF THE TABERNACLE

Everybody was given a chance to participate in the building of the tabernacle. All were encouraged to give “willingly with his heart” (Cf. Exodus 25:2; 35:5). Many hearts were stirred as they heard the words of exhortation to give. The response was so overwhelming there was actual restriction of giving (Cf. Exodus 36:5-6).

TWO PARTS OF THE TABERNACLE

The author of Hebrews wrote of the Tabernacle as consisting of two main parts. The first was described in the following text.

“For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part,
in which the lampstand, the table, and the showbread.
which is called the sanctuary.”
Hebrews 9:2

1. There were other elements that were not included in this discussion.

a) There was the court of the Tabernacle (Cf. Exodus 27:9-19)
b) There was the altar of burnt offering (Cf. Exodus 27:1-8)
c) There was the bronze laver (Cf. Exodus 38:8)
d) The courtyard was accessible to all worshippers.

2. The Sanctuary (“The Holy Place”)

a) The idea of a “sanctuary”:-
i) A place of refuge.
ii) A place of safety and protection.
iii) A place of worship.
b) The elements:-
i) The Lampstand- to remind Israel that God was their Light in a benighted world.
ii) The table and the showbread- to remind that God was their Provider.
c) The Holy Place

This was accessible only to the priests. No one else was allowed in!