Earlier we defined the Spirit of the Fear of the LORD. It imparts an overwhelming desire to please God and do His will—to obey Him. Some people would say, “We are already pleasing to God. He sees us as perfect in Christ. The desire to please Him is a works mentality or a religious spirit. … Continue reading Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 11 – What the Spirit of the Fear of the LORD is NOT.
Tabernacle of Moses
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 7 – The Spirit of Counsel
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 7 – The Spirit of Counsel In our study of the Lampstand, we started with the central branch of the Spirit of God. We discovered it to be the power source for the Lampstand. Without it, the rest of the branches are powerless. We found that the Spirit of Wisdom provides … Continue reading The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 7 – The Spirit of Counsel
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 5 – the Spirit of Wisdom
When we say the word wisdom, we usually think of information gained through our experience or someone else's, right? While that is usually the train of thought, Biblical wisdom is so much more. Spiritual wisdom is creative. It provides a solution to a problem that has never been done before. It is completely out of … Continue reading The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 5 – the Spirit of Wisdom
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 4 – The Spirit of God
We started uncovering the treasures of the Lampstand several weeks ago. Exodus 25:31-40 are the instructions God gave Moses. Last week we discussed our need as believers and members of God’s family to walk and live in the Light. Today we consider the central Branch of the Lampstand/Candlestick. Six branches come out of this branch. Isaiah 11:1-2 calls … Continue reading The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 4 – The Spirit of God
The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 2 – The Ornamentation
In Part 1 we covered what the Lampstand/Candlestick was made of, its form, and the meaning behind these elements. In Part 2 we will look at the ornamentation God told Moses to give to the artisans. We may have read over these verses before in our studies or have yet to read them. Without Biblical … Continue reading The Lampstand/Candlestick – Part 2 – The Ornamentation
What is on the Shewbread Table?
We read about the Table in our last post. Now, we are going to see what God wanted on the Table and how He arranged the items. In Hebrew, this Table is called Table (Shulchan) of Bread (lechem) of Faces (paneem). It was the place where God would meet with the priests face-to-face. The recipe … Continue reading What is on the Shewbread Table?
The Showbread Table – A Place to Meet with God
Today we are going to take a look at the Showbread Table. It was the next item on God's list of instructions after the Ark of the Covenant. In the following scriptures, we find the description of the Showbread (Shewbread in KJV) Table. This table was to be placed in the Holy Place and the … Continue reading The Showbread Table – A Place to Meet with God
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 Most Holy Piece of All – The Ark of the Covenant – Part 1
Are you ready for more? We are going to get started with the Tabernacle. We established the meaning of the curtained wall around the outer courtyard, the Gate into the courtyard, the Brazen Altar, and the Laver. But when Yahweh gave His instructions to Moses, the first thing He listed after the materials needed for … Continue reading The Most Holy Piece of All – The Ark of the Covenant – Part 1
Are You Washing in the Word? The Laver
Moses paced back and forth, rehearsing the offerings and sacrifices. “Yahweh,” he prayed. “You are so generous with your forgiveness and mercy. There is no other God like You. May the people put all of this into practice. May they come to know You and love You from their hearts.” Suddenly, the courtyard of the … Continue reading Are You Washing in the Word? The Laver
Hear God's Heart 