Sun.’s Devo - The Tabernacle Furniture

Read: Exodus 37:1-38-31; Matthew 28:1-20; Psalm 34:11-22; Proverbs 9:9-10 Bezelel made the Ark, the chest that would represent the Temple of God. It was only 45” x 27” x 27”. It had rings attached to carry it by and was made of wood and covered with gold. A separate cover was made which was called the mercy seat because it was here that atonement happened. On top of the mercy seat sat two angels facing one another with their wings spread to touch one another. It was made just like Moses had seen in heaven. The lamp stand or menorah was made with almond blossoms, buds and leaves on it. It had a middle stem which the six branches extended from. It was made of 75 pounds of hammered gold. The incense altar was made which was 18” x 18” x 36”. It always amazes me how small these pieces were. It was made of wood and covered with gold.. They made the altar for the burnt offerings. It was 7.5’ square and 4.5’ tall. It had horns on each of its corners. It was made of wood and covered with bronze. All of its utensils were made of bronze. It had a grate and was like a huge bar-b-que. The bronze washbasin was made of mirrors donated by the women. It was a huge basin where the priests would wash before and after sacrificing on the bronze altar. The courtyard where the people would stand was only 150’ x 50’. This would definitely not hold all the people which reminds me of the scripture: “Many are called, few are chosen.” This courtyard was bordered in curtains and its entrance was 22.5’ wide. The curtain on the entrance was beautifully embroidered in blue, purple and scarlet thread. The curtains were 30’ tall so there was no way you could stand outside and see into the Tabernacle. The gold that was collected totaled 2,193 pounds. The silver was the cost of the redemption of the people. How fitting! Everyone gave an offering and was counted. This is the picture of the finished work of Christ. In Matthew, the Roman officers had sealed the tomb and were standing guard so that none of Jesus’ disciples could steal his body and say he resurrected. No problem for God! He just shook the ground, sent two angels to move the huge stone and opened the door so all could see that he had resurrected. The guards shook with fear and fainted. The ferocious patriots of Jesus were two women, two Mary’s. The angel spoke to them and told him that Jesus was not here but risen just as he promised. He was going to Galilee where he would meet them there. The Mary’s ran with joy to tell the disciples. They ran into Jesus on the way. He told them the same thing. Meanwhile the guards went to the city and told the priest what had happened. The priests held a meeting to plan their statement. They decided to bribe the soldiers into silence and ordered them to tell the story that Jesus’ disciples came during the night while they were sleeping and stole his body. This sounds like today’s politicians and main-stream media! They took the bribe and people still believe the lies today. The disciples, minus Judas, left for Galilee. Jesus told them that He had been given all authority in heaven and on earth. They were to go and make disciples of all the nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They were to teach them everything they had been taught and He would be with them. Lord, thank you for that commission and the promise that you will never leave us.