The next set of curtains over the Tabernacle after the white linen ones are the goats’ hair curtains. This second layer of curtains is often referred to as the tent. He made curtains of goats’ hair for the tent over the tabernacle; he made eleven curtains. Exodus 36:14 Here is the full set of instructions: “You shall … Continue reading The Goats’ Hair Curtains over the Tabernacle
Atonement
The Heart of the Gospel – The Mercy Seat – The Ark of the Covenant – Part 3
The last piece of the Ark of the Covenant is the Mercy Seat, the covering. For Christians, it is likely the most important piece of the entire Tabernacle. Read on and see if you agree. The instructions for it are found in Exodus 25:17-22. “You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold; two and a half … Continue reading The Heart of the Gospel – The Mercy Seat – The Ark of the Covenant – Part 3
The Grain or Meal Offering for Thanksgiving and Commitment
Today we will explore one of the last two voluntary offerings—the Meal or Grain Offering. We covered the Burnt Offering, Sin Offering, and Trespass Offering earlier. These four offerings, along with the Peace Offering, that we will look at next time, were for individuals to bring as they felt led. They were not for a … Continue reading The Grain or Meal Offering for Thanksgiving and Commitment
Our Great High Priest, Yom Kippur, and the Great Trumpet – Focus 41
When I was in Junior High and High School book reports were often assigned weekly. Many of my fellow students went to the store and bought condensed versions of the classics to avoid having to read five hundred pages. As I approach this blog today about Yom Kippur/The Day of Atonement, I have a … Continue reading Our Great High Priest, Yom Kippur, and the Great Trumpet – Focus 41
The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery
Sometimes healing requires surgery. In my case, it would require a transplant. The next six months was to be a beginning. October came and went. My job as a stock person for Penney’s was one I enjoyed, even though my body suffered. I hefted forty to fifty-pound boxes full of men’s jeans. I sorted, sized … Continue reading The Sword of His Word is Perfect for Heart Surgery