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  LESSON 18 The Tabernacles (Part III) The Court and the Articles in the Court Objective : To become a true worshipper of God by the realization that the only way of salvation is Jesus Christ, and only the saved ones are entitled to worship God. Bible Portion : Exo. 27:9-18; 38:9-20 Memory Verse : Acts. 4:11-12 This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone." Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Introduction We have learned that the court is the area set apart for worship around the Tabernacle. What is its length and breadth? How is this place covered? On which side is its entrance? How does the entrance curtain differ from the hangings on the other sides? How are the hangings joined together? Of what type of wood were the pillars made of? On what were pillars based? (Find answers from lesson 16). Now, let us study the court and the articles i...

  LESSON 17 The Tabernacles (Part II) The Shadow of New Testament Truths Bible Portion : Heb. 9 Memory Verse : Heb. 10:1 the very image of the things can never with these same sacrifices, For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. Introduction What is the importance of the Tabernacle for us? Let us consider the truths found in the institution of the Tabernacle. 1. Represents Jesus Christ: Just as Christ is depicted all throughout the Old Testament in different ways, so also, through the Tabernacle, God reveals His Son Jesus Christ. a. The Tabernacle was the place where God and man met together. Only through Jesus Christ can man approach God and meet with Him. "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me," said Jesus Christ (John 14:6). b. Just as God made His abode in the Tabernacle. He lived in Jesus Christ. "In Him dwelleth all the full...

  LESSON 16 The Tabernacles - General Study Objective : To understand the many New Testament truths present in the wonderful construction of the Tabernacle and help us to worship the Lord in truth and in Spirit Bible Portion : Exo. 25-31 Memory Verse : Exo. 25:8 And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. Introduction Don't you go to prayer halls or churches on Sundays? Why do you go there? Where did the people of Israel go to worship God and offer sacrifices? Who built the first Temple in Jerusalem? Where did they worship God before that? The Tabernacle was made according to the plan God had shown Moses on Mount Sinai, and it was a worship place for the people. We will study the Tabernacle, a shadow for many spiritual New Testament truths. Importance of the Subject God delivered Israel from Egypt so that they could worship Him (Exodus 7:16). By giving them the Tabernacle, God opened the way for them to come into His presence and worship Him. Moreover, God select...

  LESSON 15 Three Festivals of The Seventh Month Objective : To understand the prophetic messages contained in the Jewish festivals of the seventh month and to continue in our hope. Bible Portion : Lev. 23:23-44; Deut. 16:13-16 Memory Verse : Heb. 9:27-28 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this judgment, Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him, He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Introduction Which are the Jewish festivals of the first month? We have learned that they stand for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the salvation, sanctification, and newness of life that we receive through Him. Which festival is in the third month? It points to the pouring out of the Holy Spirit and the resultant spiritual blessings. The remaining three festivals stand for the beautiful events that will take place. Festival of the Trumpets (Lev. 23:23-25; Num. 10:1-10) This festival is celebrated on the ...