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Issue No: 1148 Published: 16 Oct 2023
A REVELATION OF..... THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID
FROM THE HOLY PLACE TO THE ARK
FROM PENTECOST TO TABERNACLES
- A SUMMARY
The Holy Place and its furniture represented the pentecostal anointing of the Holy Spirit. In the Holy of Holies initially, and finally in David's Tabernacle, above the Ark, dwelled the very presence of the Father.
Moving through from the Holy Place to the presence of the Ark can therefore be likened to moving from the Pentecostal/Charismatic church age of the 20th century, in which the Holy Spirit was preeminent, to the Tabernacle church age, characterized by obedience to the will of the Father.
Let's now see how the items in the Holy Place and the items in the Ark interrelate and illustrate the change in the church God is bringing about in these end times for those prepared to follow Him exclusively.
- The Living Word: From the Table of Showbread to the Jar of Manna.
As we move towards greater maturity, so our revelation of God, via His Word, grows. At the Table of Showbread we need to seek out revelation constantly. But as we move on into Tabernacles, God reveals Himself to us in a greater and greater way, through His Word. The full revelation of Him however, can only come with perfection. For then we can meet with Him face to face.
- The Power of God: From the Lampstand to the Budded Staff
The call of most Christians is, "Give me more gifts!" But God says, "If you want more gifts, build a character that is capable of exercising them without going astray." Most prefer to ignore God's call! The harsh reality is, if we were given the ability to use Aaron's staff of authority to bring up plagues of frogs, the whole world would soon be overrun with frogs, for we would abuse the authority and power given us.
However, those prepared to conform to the image of Christ through absolute obedience to the Father's will, will receive the Power of God to do greater things than Jesus did. But the gift of God's power comes not from pleading, but instead, through submission.
- The Image of Christ: From the Incense Altar to the 2 Stone Tablets of the Covenant
Today, many of us enter into the presence of God through the Incense Altar of praise, worship and prayer. We do not remain in His presence over long periods of time as we are insufficiently holy so to do.
The first set of Tablets was absolutely perfect, being made and written on by God. Their destruction should be a sober reminder to us that God and sin are mutually exclusive!
The second set though, were made by Moses and written on by God. This speaks of God perfecting man as we allow Him to write on the 'tablets' of our life, until we become like Jesus, the perfect fulfillment of the Law. Ultimately, the most powerful witness we can make and be to the world is the Jesus living inside. As we submit ourselves to the working of God in our lives, however painful that might be, we will grow more and more into the image of our Savior and Lord. To be like Jesus is the ultimate sign of maturity in our individual lives and the over riding characteristic of the end time, Tabernacle of David church.
(Continued next week)
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FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUS
Bringing Division, Not Peace (Luke 12:49-53)
I have come to set the earth on fire, and I really wish it was already burning! But I have a baptism to go through, and I’m in agony, wishing it was over! Do you think that I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, I bring division. From now on, if there are five in a family, they will be divided against each other: three against two, and two against three. They will be divided against each other—father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”
The Times Interpreted (Luke 12:54-59)
Now speaking to the crowd.
“When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘a rainshower’s coming,’ and it happens. When a south wind blows, you say ‘it’s going to be hot,’ and it is. You hypocrites, how is it that you know how to rightly interpret the weather but you don’t know how to interpret the present time? Why don’t you think for yourselves and judge what’s right? As you go with your accuser to the magistrate, on the way you should be working on a settlement. Otherwise you may be dragged before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison. I tell you, you won’t get out until you’ve paid the last penny.”
Repentance Required (Luke 13:1-5)
Jesus asked about sinful Galileans who were killed while offering sacrifices in the Temple.
“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than any other Galileans because they suffered like this?” “No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as well.
What about those eighteen people that were killed when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Do you think they were the worst people in the whole of Jerusalem? No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as well.”
(Continued next week)
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*DAVID"S DOODLINGS
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
105. 'To be, not to do, that is the answer.' (with apologies to Shakespeare)
106. God desires our 'being' much more than our 'doing'.
107. God prefers 'ones self' to 'ones works'.
108. In God's order 'works' should proceed, not precede, relationship.
109. On earth favours lead to friendship, while with God, friendship leads to blessings.
110. Money is slippery ' hard to grasp and even harder to hold on to.
111. Earthly achievement's are fleeting, a heavenly investment eternal.
112. Being a Christian is both to give and to for-give.
113. Nothing is less conspicuous than a famous man's grave.
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'LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
Another laugh or three for you today
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THIS WEEKS TUESDAY TEACHING.....
NEXT WEEK: THE GARDEN OF THE TOMB: A GARDEN OF VICTORY
Therefore the resurrection in the garden is a key event in the story of Jesus and in our faith walk.
LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
***Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused***
411. I'll Help
Burglar: "One move and you're dead. I'm looking for your money".
Vicar: "Hang on, let me get a light and I'll help you".
412. Steady Progress
The pastor told the search committee, "If I am voted in as pastor of this church, I will work hard to bring us into the 19th century." Someone spoke up, " Uh, Preacher, don't you mean the 20th century?" The pastor replied, " Let's take it one century at a time."
413. The Dream
A young curate went to a conference at which most of the gathering consisted of bishops, archdeacons and high officials of the Church. The weather was very cold and it was natural perhaps that the older clergy should cluster around the cheerful fire in the dining room as often as possible.
The curate thought that it was about time he did something about this, so next morning he said in a loud voice: "I had a strange dream last night, I dreamt I had died and gone to hell". After a few moments of dead silence one of the number said "and what did you find there?"
"Just the same as here" was the reply, "I couldn't get near the fire for bishops".
QWIK QWIP: “Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.”
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A DAVID MUSING
Life is a challenge!
Things seem to be going well, then they all turn to custard!
Sure youhave similar experiences as I am going through at the moment!
But the thing we most need to understand, is that our God is with us through thick and thin. Through the good and the bad. Through the highs and the lows.
No, he doesn't necessarily stop bad things happening, mostly we have to go through them. But as we go to Him He will support and comfort us when we seek Him.
He knows it all.
Remember the beautiful picture of footsteps in the sand?
We, as disciples of Jesus, are in in His hands throughout our troubles.
Seek Him and He will comfort you.
How do I know?
He has done it for me so many times. And now too!
For you as well?
His servant and yours
David Tait
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