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Issue No: 1038 Published: 06 Sep 2021
A WALK THROUGH THE TABERNACLE OF MOSES
MOSES TABERNACLE INTRODUCED
A NOTE FROM DAVID…….
The first modern revelation of the importance of Moses Tabernacle as being the pattern of a godly walk, and one of church development and life, came out of the Latter Rain Movement, after World War 2.
In more recent times the teaching has been neglected, but it is still applicable today. And the Lord is today, giving even more revelation about it, as we move still closer to the end of the age.
Yes, an understanding of Moses Tabernacle is vital for every Christian with a heart to know God and His plans in a deeper way.
We will take a look at the Tabernacle from three different perspectives.
First of all, in order to learn about the Tabernacle and its functions we are going to take a walk through it from the perspective of a Jewish farmer, 3,500 years ago, during the time it was in use.
Then we will see how it establishes God's pattern for the church, before finally, looking at its implications for the church of the future. The end-time church, His bride, the one for which Jesus is to return.
This is a key understanding, and one that every serious believer needs to be fully aware of today. Not simply to understand, but to apply to our lives.
I pray that you will find it as illuminating, challenging, yet encouraging, as I have in my life.
His servant and yours,
David Tait
PS: It is the teaching I am best known for. Acting it out in real life is hugely powerful, as you would expect, for it is still as relevant today as when it was constructed. For it still illustrates what the pattern of development of our walk with Jesus should be like.
Brought up in an evangelical Baptist, I have to admit hardly hearing of, and certainly not understanding the amazing truths contained within, and patterns set by, the very first church building, Moses Tabernacle. It was constructed in the Sinai Desert some 3,500 years ago, to very detailed plans and specifications prepared by the ultimate Architect, God himself, supernaturally transmitted to the Construction Manager, Moses, and built by Israelites who were particularly devoted to their God.
Around 30 years ago now, when introduced to the revelations of Pentecost, I was simply ‘blown away’ (amazed) that God, three and a half millenniums ago, revealed Himself, the pattern of Heaven, and what was to be His unchanging pattern for the Church and us as individuals, both present and future. For the Tabernacle reveals both the nature and purpose of Jesus, and of the New Testament Church that Jesus was to establish through His death and resurrection, which we are part of today. And which sets out our future too!
As the detailed plans and drawings are perfectly preserved in the Bible, we still have an excellent picture of the physical form of the Tabernacle itself. In fact a replica has been built and is open to visit in Israel. One day I will get to see it. We also have God’s detailed instructions on the priesthood. These were the clergy who were to be responsible for looking after the Tabernacle in which God’s presence was to dwell for some 500 years or so, until Solomon’s Temple was built when they transferred there. Some of these exciting revelations will be investigated later
However, before we do, I felt it would be a good idea to get in tune with the times, by paying a visit to the tabernacle for ourselves, from the perspective of an ordinary citizen, such as you or me. As details of this are sketchy, what follows is one man’s view of what it may have been like to visit.
But first, let’s have a look at the layout of the Tabernacle itself. (See illustration)
The bible gives a comprehensive 16 chapter, detailed description, of Moses Tabernacle in Exodus, through chapters 25 to 40. It describes most aspects of the physical design of the structure and the furniture it contains, in considerable detail, but is much less revealing about the way the Tabernacle functioned. Further information can be gleaned from the first 10 chapters of Leviticus, and snippets elsewhere. But nowhere is there a detailed description of the daily ‘happenings’ in this worship centre.
There are many writings on the spiritual meanings of the intricate Tabernacle design details that God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. I would strongly recommend that you consider reading these for the still ‘relevant revelations’ they contain. What follows however is a story, based as closely as possible on the scriptures, hopefully giving a feeling for and understanding of, some of the amazing truths the Tabernacle contains. However it is only a story, so let’s not base our theology on it! It was both fun and a challenge to compile. I hope you find it helpful in bringing Moses Tabernacle to life for you too.
The story starts next week.
FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUS
May we hear what the Lord is saying to us.....
The Lord of the Sabbath(Matthew 12:1-14, Mark 2:23-3:6, Luke 6:1-11)
Jesus criticized for picking grain on the Sabbath.
Haven’t you read in the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath but are not considered guilty? However I tell you that someone is here who is greater than the temple! 7If you’d known the meaning of this Scripture, ‘I want mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t have condemned an innocent man. For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
And again for healing a man with a shriveled hand in the synagogue.
“Suppose you have a sheep and it falls into a hole in the ground on the Sabbath. Don’t you grab hold of it and pull it out?” “Don’t you think a human being is worth much more than a sheep? So yes, you are allowed to do good on the Sabbath.”
“Hold out your hand.”
Sermon on the Mount(Matthew 5:1-7:29, Luke 6:17-49)
The primary ‘life teachings’ of Jesus.
The Beatitudes(Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 6:20-23)
“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are those who are kind, for they will own the whole world.
Blessed are those whose greatest desire is to do what is right, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are those who have pure hearts, for they will see God.
Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and accuse you of all kind of evil things because of me.
Be glad, be really glad, for you will receive a great reward in heaven—for they persecuted the prophets who came before you in just the same way.
(Continues next week)
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A MOST BEAUTIFUL BED COVER FOR 'GIFTIE'
Kathy has spent months knitting this beautiful bed cover for our Head of Securities son. Giftie. why Giftie? As Sharon was not meant to be ablo to have a baby. So he is God's gift to them.
Kathy spent months Knitting the blanket in her free time. She hates sitting and doing nothing! One of her other productions amongst numerous baby hats for the babies born here.
With the Government sponsored 'Linda Mama' maternity scheme coming back into action after a hiatus of a few months, we expect to deliver many more babies, as the mothers won't have to pay. This scheme is aimed at getting mothers to give birth in Hospitals rather than at home. It certainly has cut the mortality rate at birth greatly..
TOOK A SHINE!
This young lady took a real shine to me. She would race over and greet me when her family came to visit a patient in the ward.
This is most unusual, hence the photo, as some will cry when they see me (for I am ugly!) or at best keep next to their mother for protection from this strange white skinned man. For in our area, there are very few whites, so Kathy and I may well be the first people they have seen.
Yes, they cry at Kathy too! LOL!
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR POSTURE LADIES!!!
By carrying your parcels on your head! Actually, it is very efficient, as they can carry more on the head than in their arms!
Men generally, do not do so, carrying in their arms, as Westerners do.
What was in the sack? You shouldn't ask! IT WAS SUGAR!!!!!! Not good for a hospital!.
Generally not used in cooking, but they make up for that by having lots in their tea. Tea is made from Kenya Tea, of course, plus milk and water in equal proportions, plus sugar, then boiled.
I don't drink tea or coffee, never have, but it is not to Kathy's taste, so she makes her own!
It is being carried by Judy, one of our Cooks/Cleaners. Yes she is a tall lady.
A SATISFIED CLIENT
I just loved seeing this old man, sitting with his son, ready to go home after a successful cataract operation.
These people are so grateful to us for helping then to see/see better, again.
EVER RUN OUT OF BOWLS IN THE KITCHEN?
In the hospital the main green vegetable eaten is cabbage, primarily because of cost. They are cheaper and take less preparation than the local green vegetables.
We don't have sufficient bowls, so what do our staff do?
Logical really! They use the outside leaves for bowls!
A handy hint for you?
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
562. In God, to obey is the better way.
563. Our Christian walk in a 't' ' from rust to trust!
564. To serve is to'
' love the unlovely
' help the helpless
' befriend the lonely
' rebuild the brokenhearted
' soothe the sick
' bless the poor
' raise up the downtrodden
' seek the lost
' comfort the dying
565. True servants add their own desires to the end of the queue.
566. Pride demolishes, while servanthood builds.
567. Leaders of character understand the twin character difference between serve and slave.
568. To serve is God initiated, to slave, human imposed.
569. A servant serves by choice, a slave through fear.
570. For down to be up, up must first be down.
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
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98. Condiments Please
The Sunday school teacher was carefully explaining the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar.
And then Elijah commanded the people of God to fill four barrels of water and pour it over the altar. He had them do this four times.
"Now, said the teacher, "can anyone in the class tell me why the Lord would have Elijah pour water over the steer on the altar?"
A little girl in the back of the room raised her hand with great enthusiasm. "To make the gravy," came her enthusiastic reply.
99. The First Sunday School Lesson
One Sunday after church the mother asked her very young daughter what her lesson had been about. Her daughter answered "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilts."
Needless to say, the mother was perplexed.
Later in the day, when the Pastor stopped by for tea, the mother asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson had been about. The pastor said, "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."
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100. Skipping Church
John, who loved to play golf, was also pastor of the Community Church. Every Sunday he chafed under the realisation that while he had to go preach at the church, his golfing buddies were having a great time out on the greens. So John devised a plan. On Saturday evening he taped his sermon, and placed the tape player in the pulpit. He then connected it to the church's amplifying equipment, and set it on a timer so that it would start precisely at the time in the service when he would normally begin preaching. The next day, John enjoyed a wonderful day at the golf course. And surprisingly, there were no adverse comments from the church deacons, or from any of the members. So, John decided to follow the same plan the next week. However, after nine holes, John became a little uneasy, and decided to check to see if everything was going okay back at the church. As he approached the church, he could hear his own voice booming out the sermon he had taped the night before. He quietly opened the front door, and walked through the vestibule. But when he peered through the sanctuary doors, he was shocked to see that no one was in church at all. Instead, on every pew there were six small tape recorders, all of them eagerly taking in every word of the sermon. .
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A DAVID MUSING
As the Paralympics come to close, it is interesting to reflect upon the amazing things people who have physical and other challenges, are still able to go out and achieve to the best their challenge will allow. I am sure the satisfaction they will feel will be even greater than able bodied athletes, for them to get there at all is a miracle for each one.
How often do we give up when the going gets hard?
Let us think back to Paralympians at that time and be inspired to push on more and more, until, for us too, the impossible suddenly becomes possible.
Perseverance too, is vital in our walk with Jesus too. Just remember, He will always come through!
His servant and yours
David Tait
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