The Tabernacle 3102 Lesson 3 Flashcards
What was the purpose of the bronze altar and how did it represent Christ?
The purpose of the bronze altar was a place for burnt offereings and blood sacrifices. The blood of these sacrifices only pushed sin forward until the Perfect Lamb was slain
What was the purpose of the bronze laver and how did it represent Christ?
The purpose of the bronze laver was to hold water for the priests to wash before ministering before the Lord. We are washed in the blood of the Lamb at baptism
Where did the silver come from that was used to make the silver sockets in the sanctuary?
The silver was from the half sheckel silver coin collected as redemption money from every Isrealite
The sanctuary had four layers. Which layer was uniquely different in form and function from the rest and why?
The innermost cover, or mishkan, was designed for beauty and represents God’s presense
Name the other three layers that covered the sanctuary - and what did each layer symbolize?
Goat’s hair tent, represented God’s personal identification with His people
Ram’s skins dyed red, symbolized blood sacrifice and atonement
Outermost covering, was a concealment
What was the function of the Table of Showbread, and what does “showbread” mean?
The function of the table of showbread was to hold the showbread. Showbread means “face bread”, it was continually before God’s face - or in His presence
What was the Golden Lampstand designed to represent?
The Tree of Life
Truth
Illuminiation
God’s Word
Life
What was the function of the Altar of Incense?
The Altar of Incense was where priests offered incense twice a day
Which two tabernacle furnishings had “horns”?
Altar of Incense and Brazen Altar
How do the Table of Showbread, the Golden Lampstand, and the Altar of Incense foreshadow Christ?
Jesus is the Bread of Life and the Light of World, and He makes intercession for us
