After God gave Moses the instructions for His Santuary, His instructions turned to the Outer Court. The Alter for Burnt Offerings was the the first thing you would see when you entered the Tabernacle’s Outer Court. It was the largest piece of equipment in the courtyard. Unlike the pieces made for the Sanctuary which were made of gold, the Alter was made of bronze covered acacia wood. It was to be 7 ½ feet square and 4 ½ feet high,…
“The veil shall be a divider for you between the Holy Place and the Most Holy.” (Exodus 26:33b) The “Veil” was made similar to the Cherubim Covering made with blue, purple, scarlet and finely woven white linen. The same colors were used for the Door (entrance) to the tent from the Outer Court. It appears the Veil was thick enough that it was not possible to see through it. One reference I read said it was 4 inches thick; another…
“Everything in the tabernacle speaks of either the person or work of Christ. Every covering, every thread, and every article of furniture reveals something of our Savior. As the bars hold the tabernacle together, so the Holy Spirit of God holds true believers together today. Believers are told to ‘keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace’.” J. Vernon McGee The Tabernacle very much resembled a tent, except for the boards and poles used. For one thing,…