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Explore the Tabernacle

Discover the sacred spaces, symbols, and spiritual significance of the Old Testament Tabernacle.

The pages below provide an overview of the main elements of the Tabernacle with links to more in-depth information and videos. Explore these resources to deepen your understanding of its symbolism and how it testifies of Jesus Christ.

We wish to acknowledge and thank Daniel Smith of Scripture Central, for the numerous videos he produced that are featured on this resource page.

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The Tabernacle

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The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle was established as a central place of worship for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It served as a portable earthly dwelling place of God and symbolized our pathway back to His presence and our need for a savior.

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High Priest Clothing

Clothing given to the High Priest when he was set apart to serve the Lord. This sacred vestment set the wearer apart from other children of Israel.

The Brazen Serpent

A means of healing for the children of Israel who had been bitten by poisonous serpents. Symbolic of looking to Christ, who is the Healer of our souls.

The Camp of Israel

The Tabernacle was placed in the center of the camp, and the 12 tribes pitched their tents around it.
The doors of the tents faced the Tabernacle.

Tabernacle Coverings

Four layers that spanned the tent of the Tabernacle, each symbolic of Jesus Christ and His covering of our shortcomings.

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The Gate

This was the only entrance into the Tabernacle, symbolic of how Jesus Christ is the only way back to God's presence.

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Bronze Alter

It is here that the Israelites offered up the firstlings of their flocks to the Lord. Sacrifice pointed them to the future sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God.

Laver

Here, the Priests purified themselves by washing their hands and feet before and after sacrifices. Water is symbolic of Jesus Christ, who is the Living Water.

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Holy Place

Light, bread, incense, and covenant;
The first room in the tent, this room contains the Table of Shewbread, the Menorah, and the Altar of Incense. Each point to Jesus Christ as the bread of life, the light of the world, and our advocate with the Father.

Holy of Holies

The final room in the Tabernacle, containing the Ark of the Covenant. This room represents God's presence, and the mercy He offers His children.

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Christ and the Temple

The Lamb of God and His house;

Pillar of smoke by day and pillar of fire by night.

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His work continues today.

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