The Tabernacle of God - Pt 1

Episode 1 - The Tabernacle of God - Part 1

Christopher: So what I want to start doing is a teaching on the tabernacle. And we're going to start with Exodus 20:6. And the tabernacle was given to Moses to build. Maybe we should start. Yeah.

Kathryn: Tabernacle was given to Moses to build.

Christopher: I thought we was going to start in 26, but we might need to start in 24. So mine has a subtitle I'm reading from the new King James Version. Moses, Israel affirms the covenant. Israel affirms the covenant. Now he said to Moses, come up to the Lord. You, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and 70 of the elders of Israel and worship from afar. And Moses alone shall come near the Lord, but they shall not come near, nor shall the people go up with him. So Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord and all the judgments. And all the people answered with one voice and said all the words which the Lord has said, we will do. And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord, and he rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain and 12 pillars, according to the 12 Tribes of Israel. Then he sent young men of the children of Israel who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the Lord. And Moses took half the blood and put it in basins, and half the blood he sprinkled on the altar. Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, all that the Lord has said we will do and be obedient. And Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, this is the blood of the covenant which the Lord has made with you according to all these words. Um, that's a good question. That's a good question. So we can find out what is the book of the Covenant. So, verse 9. Then Moses went up also Aaron, Nadab, and abihu, and the 70 elders of Israel. And they saw the God of Israel. And there was under his feet, as it were, a paved work of sapphire stone. Um, and it was like the very heavens in its clarity. But on the nobles of the children of Israel, he did not lay his hand. So they saw God and they ate and drank. Then the Lord said to Moses, come up to me on the mountain and be there, and I will give you tablets of stone and the law and commandments which I have written that you may teach them. So, so we know that the book.

Kathryn: Of the covenant is not the commandments.

Christopher: Yeah, in the law, as I'll give you tablets of stone in the Law and commandments which. Which I have written that you may teach them. Look at you already. I found something that we a never saw before. Cuz, um, I'm. I was getting ready to say the book of the covenant is this. No, it's not. No, it's not. So, verse 13. So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua. And Moses went up to the mountain of God. And he said to the elders, and wait here for us until we come back to you. Indeed, Aaron and her are with you. If any man has a difficulty, let him go to them. Then Moses went up into the mountain and a cloud covered the mountain. See that? Leadership structure to set up by God. It's funny because I was just thinking.

Kathryn: About pierce and dark outside relationships.

Christopher: You don't come to us so we can pray.

Kathryn: Cuz y' all can't. Y' all. You better not, not, not ever get into a relationship. If God say no, we going to tell you.

Christopher: Go ahead. I think he said, let him go to them. Wait. Wait here for us until we come back to you. Indeed, Aaron and her are with you. If any man has a difficulty, let him go to them. Then Moses went up into the mountain and a cloud covered the mountain. Now, the glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day, he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. The sight of the glory of the Lord was like a consuming fire.

Kathryn: So before you started the teaching, I was processing. I said, I'm gonna see what the fire is around this area. So now that you say that,

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Kathryn: what. What verse are you on?

Christopher: That is. Yes, verse 17. The sight of the glory of the Lord was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel. So Moses went into the midst of the cloud and went up into the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights.

Kathryn: This puts me to when God met Moses face to face. The burning bush.

Christopher: The burning bush.

Kathryn: Didn't it. Didn't. People said it was an angel. People said it was the Lord himself. I gotta go back and read that. But fire is definitely connected to the price of God, in my opinion.

Christopher: So I just thought about something. Fire is connected to the presence of God, but fire is also connected to hell. So is there different types of fire? And we know that hell was created specifically for the devil and his angels. Is there a specific type of fire that's created that does not have the presence of God in it? I know when we was doing deliverance. Pastor Barber had found something called eternal fire. And I've seen it in scripture where it says, eternal fire is eternal fire, the fire that is the fire made up of hell. I would say so it's. It's something we need to look into.

Kathryn: I would say so, because people who go to heaven ain't going to feel that type of fire. They going to feel that the glory, they're going to be in the presence of God, who is a part of fire and everything else. But I think that there are different types of fire. You know. You know how we talked about strange fire?

Christopher: Yes, yes. Because that's in the scripture somewhere. They, um, yeah, God said that they offered up strange fire before me. And we see some strange fire in the church right now. All churches. Okay. Chapter 25, Offerings for the sanctuary. Then the Lord spoke to Moses saying, speak to the children of Israel that they bring me an offering from everyone who gives it willingly with his heart. You shall take my offering. And this is the offering which you shall take from gold, silver, bronze, blue, purple and scarlet thread, fine linen and goat's hair, ram skins dyed red, badger skins and acacia wood oil for the light and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense, onyx stones and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate. And let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them according to all that I show you. That is the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings just so you shall make it so.

Kathryn: When I did research on the temple a while back, I remember doing research about, um, finding research in scripture about, um, the temple of God is in heaven and how. And how the temple on earth is a replica of what is in heaven.

Christopher: Uh-huh.

Kathryn: So for God to list name and clearly desire specific, specifically those items, what does that mean in heaven and what should it mean on earth?

Christopher: You need to figure that out because there's something there. I mean, why a ram? Why specifically a ram skin? Why specifically a badger skin? And why specifically acacia wood?

Kathryn: What is acacia wood?

Christopher: I don't know. It's something different than. It's not pineapple, it's not oak, you know. And what's special about a badger? What's special about a ram?

Kathryn: A badger's animal, Right. Is it a baby?

Christopher: No, the badger cut you in half if

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Christopher: you get close to it. Let me see if I can see what a badger is in the natural badger and the Bible. These are some wild looking creatures.

Kathryn: While you're Doing that.

Christopher: Listen to this.

Kathryn: In the Bible, acacia wood, often translated from the Hebrew shittim, was a significant material used in the construction of sacred objects, particularly the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle.

Christopher: Say that again.

Kathryn: In the Bible, acacia wood, often translated from the Hebrew shitton, was a significant material used in the construction of sacred objects.

Christopher: Sacred?

Kathryn: Oh, sacred objects, particularly the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle. Why it was chosen due to the durability, uh, and resistance to decay, making it ideal for enduring sacred structures.

Christopher: The horn. The topical encyclopedia Bible says the term badger appears in the context of the construction of the tabernacle in the wilderness as described in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word often translated as badger is tachaash, and I'm assuming it's tackish, which has been the subject of much debate among scholars and translators. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is rendered as fine leather or durable leather, reflecting the uncertainty about the exact animal or material reference. So durable means ties to the same thing with, uh, the shittam wood. See if they got anything else down here of noticeable significance.

Kathryn: Well, while you do that, here's a little bit more on this acacia wood. It says durable. The acacia wood is durable and resistant. Acacia wood is known for its strength and resistance to rot. Insects and fungi made it suitable for the construction of objects that were meant to last for centuries.

Christopher: Darn.

Kathryn: And now it says use for the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant, essential object in Israelite worship, was made from acacia wood covered with gold, now used in the Tabernacle. Acacia wood was also used in the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary including its boards, pillars and shields. Symbolisms. The use of acasian wood in these sacred structures might symbolize God's covenant in relationship with his chosen people, according to some interpretations. Modern interpretation. Some modern interpretations suggest that acacia's resilience and ability to thrive in harsh environments could also represent the strength and ignorance of God's people.

Christopher: Harsh environments. So listen to this. The use of tackish or fine leather in the construction of the tabernacle underscores the importance of durability and protection in the sacred architecture. The material's role as an outer covering suggests a need for resilience against against the harsh desert environment, symbolizing God's provision and care for his dwelling place among the Israelites. The ambiguity surrounding the exact nature of takish has led to various interpretations. Some suggest it could refer to a marine animal, such as a dolphin or porpoise. Given the Israelites proximity to the red Sea. Others propose it might be a type of antelope or a now extinct creature. Despite the uncertainty, the emphasis remains on the quality and protective function of the material. So we're still talking about the skin, the badger. Yeah. So they got theological implications. From a theological perspective, the use of fine leather in the tabernacle construction can be. Can be seen as a reflection of God's design, desire for beauty and excellence in, uh, worship. The meticulous instructions for the tabernacles, materials and construction highlight the holiness and reverence due to God. The protective nature of the fine leather covering also symbolizes safeguarding presence over his people and

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Christopher: his dwelling place. In the broader narrative of scripture, the tabernacle serves as a precursor to the temple and ultimately points to the incarnation of Christ who tabernacled amongst us. The materials used, including defined leather, contribute to this rich tapestry of symbolism illustrating God's unfolding plan of redemption and his desire to dwell with his people. Badger. Badger skins.

Kathryn: You know, it's funny, I always heard the word but badger, like you harassing me.

Christopher: That's the different form.

Kathryn: That's crazy.

Christopher: That's a different form. So they got a. A badger is a small inoffensive animal, a

bab of the bear.

Kathryn: Go ahead.

Christopher: Of the bear genus, which remains torpid all winter. It is in inhabitant of cold countries and is not found in Palestine. Hence, many think the badger skins mentioned in Exodus 25 and Ezekiel 16 and elsewhere, uh, as being used for covering the tabernacle and for shoes. Were the skins not of this animal, but of a species of seal found in the Red Sea. Burkhart remarks that he saw parts of the skin of a large fish killed on the east coast, which was an inch in thickness in it, uh, and is employed by Arabs instead of leather for sandals. Others think it was an animal of the antelope species, the skins of which the Jews had obtained in. In Egypt.

Kathryn: Is there animals in the red. Is there animals in the Red Sea?

Christopher: Fish and all that kind of stuff.

Kathryn: I never looked at. At fish as being an animal.

Christopher: Uh, scientifically you are correct because it's a different species. Okay. So the durability of the shinwood, the durability of the badger skins. And this was the other thing, the. The ramp. Goat's hair. No, ram skins died. M. See what these ram skins. Is.

Kathryn: This making me think what did God. When God removed Adam and Eve out of the garden and said he made skin? He made. He covered their body with some type of skin for clothing. I can't bring this.

Christopher: So in the construction of the tabernacle, the use of ram skins dyed red held both practical and symbolic significance. Practically, the ram skins provided a durable and weather resistant covering for the tabernacle, protecting the sacred space from the elements. The dyeing of the skins may have been intended to enhance their durability and aesthetic appeal. Symbolically, the color red in the Bible often represents sacrifice, atonement and redemption. The ram as an animal is associated with sacrifice, as seen in the account of Abraham and Isaac, where a ram is provided by God as a substitute sacrifice. Genesis 22:13. The red dye could thus symbolize the blood sacrifice, pointing forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Season Christ, whose blood would atone for the sins of humanity. Theological Implications the use of ram skins dyed red in tabernacle construction underscores the theme of atonement and necessity of sacrifice for the presence of God to dwell among presence of God to dwell among his people. The tabernacle itself is a foreshadowing of the coming of Christ, who tabernacled among us and whose sacrificial death and resurrection will fulfill the requirements of the law and provide a way for humanity to be reconciled to God. Uh, in ancient near east, the use of animal skins for tents and coverings was was common due to their availability and durability. The process of dying skins practically

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Christopher: in vibrant colors like red, would have been a skilled craft, indicating the care and precision involved in the construction of the tabernacle. The Israelites having left, uh, Egypt would have been familiar with such practices as Egypt was known for its advanced techniques in dyeing and leatherwork.

Video Clip {Why Did the Ram Skins Have to be Dyed Red in the Old Testament?}; source: House to House, Heart to Heart - click here - Why did the ram skins have to be dyed red in the Old Testament? According to Exodus 26:14, the Hebrews writer tells us that everything in the Old Testament was a shadow of the New Testament. Hebrews 10:1 and following in line with this thought, the color red was seen to symbolize the the blood of Season Christ. God's law stated that when man sins, man has to die. Genesis 2:16 17. However, blood was the only way to redeem sin. Leviticus 17:11. Unfortunately, no human had unstained blood. Romans 3:23. Therefore, the blood of bulls and goats was used as temporary reprieve, since animals cannot sin first John 3:4. This seems to be an extension of Exodus 12:23, when the blood was smeared upon the lentils and the door post as a notification to the destroyer passing over Egypt, delivering death upon the firstborn. The importance is that ram skin covered the tabernacle, symbolizing the blood of Christ obedient to his gospel. First Corinthians 15:1 4, through the act of baptism, Acts 2:38.

Kathryn: I don't know how the heck he said the animals can't stand animals. He was on the up. All right, that's it. That's a whole that he put on here or something.

Christopher: I, uh, was thinking. I said dog. I didn't know animals even sin. But I guess he can't.

Kathryn: We'll see about that. All right. I just wanted to put that in there real quick cuz it was a minute long.

Christopher: So that's just a few of the things, the badger skins, acacia wood and ram skin all for the light onyx stones and things like that. So the next thing is verse 10. It says they shall make an ark of acacia wood. 2 and a half cubits shall be its length, and a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. And you shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out. You shall overlay it and shall make on it a molding of gold all around. You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them in its four corners. Two rings shall be on one side and two rings on the other side. And you shall make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. You shall put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, the that the ark may be carried by them. The poles shall be in the rings of the ark. They shall not be taken from it. And you shall put into the ark the testimony which I will give you. You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, Two and a half cubits shall be its length and a cubit and a half its width. And you shall make two cherubim of.

Kathryn: Gold.

Christopher: Of hammered work. You shall make them at the two ends of the mercy seat. No, sorry. You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold. Two and a half cubits shall be a slip and a Cuban and a half is width. You shall make two cherubim of gold, of hammered work. You shall make them at the two ends of the mercy seat. Make one cherub at one end and the other cherub at the other end. You shall make the cherub and the two ends of it one piece with the mercy seat. And the cherubim shall stretch out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings. And they shall face one another. The faces of the cherubim, um, shall be toward the mercy seat. You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark. And in the ark you shall put testimony that I will give you. And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim, which on the ark of the testimony about everything, which I will give you in commandment to the children of Israel. So the next thing for the tabernacle is the table of showbread. You shall also make a table of acacia wood. Two cubits shall be its length, a cubit is width, and a Cuban and a half its height. And you shall overlay it with pure gold and make a molding of gold all around. You shall make for it a frame of a hand breadth all around. And you shall make a gold molding for the frame all around.

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Christopher: And you shall make for it four rings of gold. And put the rings on the four corners that are as that are added for legs. The rings shall be close to the frame, as holders for the poles to bear the table. And you shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with him. You shall make his dishes, his pans, its pictures, and its bowls for pouring. You shall make them of pure gold. And you shall set the show bread on the table before me always. The next item is the gold gold lampstand. You shall also make a lamp stand of pure gold. The lampstand shall be of hammered work. His shaft, its branches, its bowls, its ornamental knobs and flowers shall be of one piece, and six branches shall come out of its side. Three branches of the lampstand out of one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side. Three bowls shall be made like almond blossoms on one branch with an ornamental knob and a flower, and three bowls make made like almond blossoms on the other branch, with an ornamental knob and a flower. And so for the six branches that come out of the lampstand, on the lampstand itself, four bowls shall be made like almond blood blossoms, each with its el ornamental knob and flower. And there shall be a knob under the first two branches of the same, a knob under the second, two branches of the same, and a knob under the third two branches of the same. According to the six branches that extend from the lampstand, their knobs and their branches shall be of one piece. All of it shall be one hammer piece of pure gold. You shall make seven lamps for it. And they shall arrange its lamps so that they give light in front of it, and its wick trimmers and their trays shall be a pure gold. It shall be made of a talent of pure gold. With all these utensils and see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown to you on the mountain. So I was wondering how to even know what to say, what this to make. But it seems like God showed this to Moses, but also gave him some kind of language to be able to describe it. So that way he saw it visually inside of his mind. And I'm, um, guessing as they were making it, he could say yes or no. That's it, you know, do this or it should look like this, you know, with this description here. And the reason why I'm saying that is because when I was taking, um, drafting classes in school, they were saying, you know, how do you draw something from somebody's verbal description? So the teacher, he described something to us. Ah. And I forget what it was, but he told us, draw a circle, um, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. So of course every one of us did something different.

Kathryn: So that's just like a lineup sketch.

Christopher: Yeah.

Kathryn: You know, like somebody tells the first person, what do you say? And I don't know how that person gets that to be close to what that person looks like. It's insane.

Christopher: Yeah. You have to, you have to know how to hear exactly what they're saying, which is weird.

Kathryn: I think that's a talent or special, like a gift.

Christopher: Mhm.

Kathryn: So as you were teaching, I heard, I heard two songs. Don't have to play both of them, but one of them is Come to the table. But the first song I heard was by, uh, Matt Brock, which is your Love is okay. And I think I heard it because God took so much. There's m detail, specific detail for the people of God. M Due to his love, the love. This is. This all goes back to his love for m His people. So.

Christopher: And the love is in that detail?

Kathryn: Yes, yes.

Christopher: And that shows it's not just a haphazard thing.

Kathryn: Correct.

Christopher: We just don't just throw this together.

Kathryn: Right.

Christopher: God doesn't just throw things together. Everything is ordered. It's funny because when, uh, I was talking to Alfonso, he said God showed him this, um, that people skip over the genealogies. But he said you're supposed to read the genealogies because it's like code that decodes you. And I was like, I had never

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Christopher: heard it said that way. I said, I agree with you about reading the genealogies. But he started using like computer code. He said, uh, and as you read, goes inside of your body, you know, just your spirit and unlocks things in your spirit. And I was like, that's deep.

Kathryn: I read that thing. So many times, and I don't. I didn't feel anything.

Christopher: You won't. You won't. But when it starts making sense is when you read in John, when it talks about, you know, uh, Rahab was a part of Jesus's genealogy, and you're like, crap, I never saw that before because you're just thinking that it was just a of matter person, that they were just listing this and this means nothing. But no, every thing means something I picked up.

Kathryn: Every name means something, and it's good and bad, but I picked up.

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Episode 1 - The Tabernacle of God - Part 1