Gods Dwelling Place among the Israelites Exodus 2531 3539 The Tabernacle Hebrew word meant tent Very costly expensive portable Acacia Wood Structure Covered with much Gold Silver Bronze ID: 418624
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The Tabernacle
God’s Dwelling Place
among the Israelites
Exodus 25-31; 35-39Slide2
The Tabernacle
Hebrew word meant “tent”
Very costly, expensive, portable
Acacia Wood Structure
Covered with much Gold, Silver, Bronze
Specially woven coverings of expensive blue, purple and scarlet cloth, fine linen
Goat hair, ram skin, badger or seal skinSlide3
The Tabernacle
Offerings for Ephod and Breastpiece
Gem stones: onyx, oil, spicesSlide4
The Tabernacle and Furniture
consisted of: tent, covering, hooks, boards, bars, pillars, sockets,
Ark, poles, Mercy Seat,
tables, utensils, Curtains, lamps, screen, altar, basin, hangings, pegs, Priestly GarmentsSlide5
Why Study the Tabernacle
Concept and arrangement of tabernacle foreshadows NT scheme of redemption.
Book of Hebrews relies upon tabernacle worship.
Tabernacle was God’s dwelling Place among Israel.Slide6
Preparation for
Tabernacle
Ex. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7
God commands
an offering
“From every man whose heart moves him”
“Sanctuary, that I may dwell among them”
To be constructed “according to the pattern” provided by God.
People brought brooches, earrings, bracelets, woven cloths, linens, skins, stones, oil, spices
More than enough was given. Word had to be send out to stop.Slide7
Preparation for
Tabernacle
Ex. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7
Call for Skillful
Men to come workSlide8
Preparation for
Tabernacle
Ex. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7
Call for Skillful Men to come work
Two particular
s
killed
Craftsmen Chosen
Filled with God’s Spirit and Wisdom.
Bezalel
of Judah: Artistic Designs in gold, wood carving, cutting stones,
Oholiab
of
Dan also chosen:
Both: embroidery, engraving, design, weaving, etc. Ability to teach others.
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.
45’
1
5’
15’
30’
150’
75’Slide10
.
45’
15’
15’
15’
15’
27”
N
S
20 boards on north
20 boards on south
8 boards on east
48 total boards
Made of Acacia Wood
Overlaid with Gold
100 silver sockets
(96 for boards)
(4 for interior posts)
Wt. 75 poundsSlide11
Coverings
Innermost: Fine linen, white, with cherubim woven with blue, purple and scarlet
2
nd
: Goats hair (possibly black)
3
rd
: Rams skin
Outer: Skin of Seal, Porpoise or some aquatic animalHeld in place by pegs andRopes. No mention of aRidge pole to provide a peak.Slide12
Veil
Separated Holy Place and Most Holy Place
Made of fine linen. Cherubim woven of blue, purple and scarlet.
Suspended from hooks of gold upon four poles.
No height dimensions. Likely no higher than arms reach (because Priests would unhook it).Slide13
Entrance Curtain
Made of fine linen. Intermingled with blue, purple and scarlet.
Suspended from hooks of gold upon five poles. Poles sat in sockets made of bronze.Slide14
Courtyard
150’ X 75’ X 7.5’
Tabernacle was twice as high, so it could be seen outside the courtyard.
Walls made of finely woven white linen.
Suspended from silver rods and silver hooks, on posts set in bronze sockets.
20 posts/sockets on north and south, 10 on east/west.
Held by bronze pegs and ropes.
Courtyard entrance on east side, with a
curtainh made like the tabernacle curtain.Slide15Slide16Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21Slide22
Tabernacle Worship Rules
Atonement money: half-shekel paid by each person age 20 and older who were counted. To be used for the tabernacle service. Ex. 30: 11-16.
Anointing Oil: Ingredients-myrrh, cinnamon, fragrant cane, cassia, olive oil. Used to anoint the tabernacle, its furnishings as well as priests. Not to be made by anyone else or used for any other purpose.Slide23
Priests Ex. 28, 39
Aaron,
Nadab
,
Abihu
,
Eleazar
,
Ithamar selected to be Priests. Aaron to be High Priest.Priests served as mediators between the people and God.Slide24
Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39
Linen Undergarment (Breeches, Britches). Reached from waist to thighs to cover nakedness. Could not enter tabernacle or approach altar without this garment on.
Coat: of embroidered or checkered work. Fine linen, woven in a pattern
.Slide25
Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39
Robe: Blue. Strong band woven around the neck. Pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet w/gold bells around hem. Bells would be heard.
Ephod: Front and back flaps, joined on shoulders. Onyx stone fasted in a setting of gold on each shoulder piece. Stones had 12 tribes engraved. Fine linen with threads of gold, blue, purple, scarlet. Included a sash (or band) that was used to fasten it about the body. Two gold chains
were fastened to shoulders, used to hold breastplate. Slide26
Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39
Breastplate: Gold, blue, purple, scarlet. Fabric was folded double to form a pocket in which were kept the
Urim
and
Thummim
. Included four rows of three precious stones each. 12 tribes
e
ngraved on the stones. Two gold chains from ephod were fastened to the rings in the upper part of the breastplate.
Unsure of what Urim and Thummim were. Thought to be stones. Used to inquire of God.Slide27
Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39
Mitre
(turban): Made of fine linen. Front had a gold plate with words “Holy to Jehovah”.
Unsure of what
Urim
and
Thummim
were. Thought to be stones. Used to inquire of God.
Sash (or girdle): of golden work.Slide28Slide29Slide30Slide31
Sacrifices
Lev. 1-7; Num. 15
The use of Sacrifices go back to Cain and Abel. Not much is known of rules then, but some rules are inferred. (Gen 4, Heb. 11).
Purposes included calling up God, covenant ratification, burnt offering. Little details concerning instructions for offering.
However, the Law of Moses includes
very specific
instructions and
different types
of sacrifices for various purposes.Slide32
Sacrifices
Lev. 1-7; Num. 15
It is not always possible or necessary to understand all of the reasons for the specifics rules and regulations regarding sacrifices. Little profit from speculation in most cases. But remember that God expected strict obedience.
Why do we need to study?
Various sacrifices referenced in other Bible stories. Will enhance our understanding.
Association of sacrifices with atonement, penalty for sin is part of New Testament redemption.Slide33
Sacrifices
Why Study?
cont’d
Levites and Priests had an important role in offering sacrifices.
The half-shekel tax was used to fund some sacrifices. Flocks and herds were kept for specific types of sacrifices.
Some sacrifices were provided by individuals.
Rules were given concerning where the
offerer stood, parts to be laid on fire, parts to be washed, portions given to Priests, ceremonial cleanliness.Principles of providing of the first and best (w/o defect) sets important principles for us today.Slide34
Types of Sacrifices
Burnt (Hebrew “going up” ) Offering
Animal. Included bullocks, sheep, goats, turtle doves, pigeons, other clean animals. Reason for the sacrifice dictated which animal was to be offered.
Male without defect.
Except for hide (priests portion) Animal was completely burned.
Associated with complete dedication to God, atonement.Slide35
Types of Sacrifices
Burnt (Hebrew “going up” ) Offering
Offerer
laid hands on animals head. Animal stood in place of
offerer
.
Offerer
killed and skinned the animal.
Associated with complete dedication to God, atonement.Ashes taken outside the camp to a clean place.Additional rules, when offered for the congregation.None of the burnt offering to be eaten.Slide36
Types of Sacrifices
Meal Offering (KJV “Meat”, but not animal)
Usually accompanied other sacrifices. Required when animal sacrifices were given.
Also included Drink Offerings.
When offered, priest would take some flour and oil and burn as a memorial to the Lord.
Various requirements for type of meal, ingredients to include/prohibit.
Except for the part burned, given to Priest on most occasions.
Additional regulations for when offered by Priest.Slide37
Types of Sacrifices
Peace Offering (Hebrew “
shelem
”)
Offered to obtain or signify peace between
offerer
and God.
When combined with others sacrifices, order was Sin Offering, Burnt Offering, Peace Offering.
Three types: Thanksgiving, Vow and FreewillSlide38
Types of Sacrifices
Freewill and Vow Peace Offering
Animal: Male or Female cattle, sheep or goats.
Offerer
laid hands on the animal and killed it.
Priest sprinkled blood upon the altar.
Offerer
took fat from abdomen and breast or brisket and gave to the Lord.
Wave-offering. Given to the Lord and provided back to the Priest.Parts left after burning, Slide39
Types of Sacrifices
Freewill and Vow Peace
Offering, cont’d
Heave-offering. Thigh or Right leg ham lifted (or heave) from altar and given to High Priest.
Parts left after burning were eaten by
offerer
and family, provided they were ceremonially clean.
Could be kept and eaten the second, but not third day.Slide40
Types of Sacrifices
Thanksgiving Offering
Same animal instructions, but accompanied by unleavened cakes, wafers rubbed with oil, unleavened bread.
Parts left after burning were eaten by
offerer
and family, provided they were ceremonially clean.
One piece of each kind of bread was given to the Lord.
Offerer
(and family) could eat only on same day.Slide41
Types of Sacrifices
Sin and Trespass Sacrifices
Purpose was to make atonement for sin
Shedding of the animal’s blood and death signified the penalty
required of sin.
Set forth God’s conditions for appeasement.
Though a sense of forgiveness was provided by the sin offering, ultimate forgiveness obtained in Christ’s death (Heb. 9).
Four categories: Priest (possibly just High Priest)Slide42
Types of Sacrifices
Sin and Trespass Sacrifices
Four categories:
Priest (possibly just High Priest)
Congregation
Ruler
IndividualSlide43
Types of Sacrifices
Sin Offering for Priest
Young bullock w/o blemish, hand on head
Blood sprinkled before the tabernacle veil,
Blood rubbed on altar of incense
Remaining blood poured out of base of Altar of Burnt Offering.
None of the offering was eaten.
Specifically required on Day of Atonement. Otherwise as needed.Slide44
Types of Sacrifices
Sin Offering for Congregation
Very similar rules to that for Priest
Elders laid hands on animal’s head
Times required:
New Moons
Feast of Unleavened Bread (each day)
Feast of Weeks
First day of Seventh MonthDay of AtonementFeast of Tabernacles (each day)Anytime congregation was guilty of transgression.Slide45
Types of Sacrifices
Sin Offering for Ruler
Male Goat w/o
blemish, hand on head
Blood not brought into tabernacle. Smeared on horns, and poured out at base of Altar of Burnt offering.
Similar to other sin offerings.
No specific time required.Slide46
Types of Sacrifices
Sin Offering for Individual
Female Goat or Lamb.
Blood not brought into tabernacle. Smeared on horns, and poured out at base of Altar of Burnt offering.
Priests given a portion.
Similar to other sin offerings.
No specific time required.Slide47
Types of Sacrifices
Trespass Offering.
Special kind of sin offering required in certain situations.
Additional notes:
Day of Atonement
Sins of Omission
Willfull
, deliberate sins not covered.
RestitutionSlide48
Types of Sacrifices
Additional Rules
Had to be taken to Tabernacle
Nothing blemished
Nothing obtained from a foreigner
No animal less than 8 days old.
Mother and offspring could not be offered on same day.
Could not eat fat or blood.Slide49
Types of Sacrifices
Additional Rules
Firstfruits
were to be offered.
Tithe law.
Priests provided for by use of some
Sacrifies
.
No animal less than 8 days old.Mother and offspring could not be offered on same day.Could not eat fat or blood.