We have been reading so many details in the Old Testament books of the Law that it is overwhelming at times! Just remember that Jesus is in the details!!
Some highlights from what we discussed on Sunday...
Scripture is specific about where each tribe is positioned around the Tabernacle. It is no coincidence that the tribe of Judah is positioned right in front of the entrance to the Tabernacle. Jesus' lineage is traced back to the tribe of Judah.. He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah!
The gate to the outer court of the Tabernacle faced the east... Jesus is the Eastern gate!! He is the door, He is the entrance, The Way to enter into the Presence of God.
When we enter into the outer court, first we come to the alter of sacrifice... Jesus is our sacrifice once for all! We must first accept Him as our sacrifice... by His blood we are forgiven. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins... The blood of the perfect sacrifice covers our sin. The alter of sacrifice was a picture of the shedding of innocent blood (by a perfect sacrifice) on behalf of the guilty.
Next we come to the Brazen Laver. It was a washbasin that was lined with mirrors for the priests to cleanse themselves. We must see ourselves as who we really are and allow ourselves to be cleansed before we can approach a Holy God.
Everything about the Tabernacle invites us to come to God. He shows us how we can do this. Everything He does is to make it possible for Him to dwell with us until we can dwell with Him. He wants to relate to us and us to relate to Him. God is continually pursuing a love relationship with us. He chases after us with an unfailing love.. Who doesn't love knowing that we are pursued by the Lover of our souls?
There are so many details that can get monotonous as we read in Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, but if we remember to read with the lens of Christ, then we can realize how much God loves us. He wants the best for us... He created us and knows what is best. His law is for our good, never our harm. He wants us to be able to approach Him, He wants us to be set apart, and He wants us to be used for His glory.
Let's be open to His Word and be willing vessels to be used for His Glory.
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