These notes accompany the sermon entitled The Tabernacle found here.

Introduction

Ex. 25:1-9; Luke 24:27; John 1:14.

Observations

• Something new. 
• Concentric circles of closeness to God. 
• Concentric circles of value.
• A path toward reconciliation.
• Lessons about the Messiah. 

Applications

• The Tabernacle illustrates the movement toward reconciliation.
• The Tabernacle was a dwelling place for God among his people.
  • Old Testament: Exodus 25:8
  • New Testament: Universally Eph. 2:20-22; Locally 1 Cor. 3:16; Individually 1 Cor. 6:19-20
• The Tabernacle illustrates the supremacy of Christ.
• The Tabernacle illustrates the centrality of worship in our lives.
  • 2 Peter 1:13-14, 2 Cor. 5:1,

See also:   Gen. 3:8, 5:22-24, 6:9, 17:1; Ex. 25:8, 29:46, 40:34-38;  1Sam.  4:21-22, Ezekiel 8:4, 9:3, 10:4, 10:18, 11:23, 43:1-5; Rev. 21:22.  For propitiation:   Lev. 16:14, Rom. 3:25, 1 John 2:2, 1 Peter 2:5,9.