The background to this teaching is found in the book 'Eagles Fly High!'.

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A vibrant church, experiencing the truths of Atonement (Reconciliation with God) first fulfilled by Jesus upon the cross, now being lived out in His followers. These realities are: (Points 10 to 15)

The Tabernacle church is to fulfil new roles as part of its end-time assignment.
A. PRESENT ROLES:
a. Reconciliation to the Father: Through an emphasis on both individual and corporate repentance.
b. To Subdue Satan: To be proactive in Spiritual Warfare, in order that Satan’s kingdom might be defeated.
c. Ministry of Forgiveness: That sins might be forgiven on earth, rather than being judged by God later.
d. Bearing the World’s Insults of Christ: As Christ’s representatives in the world.
e. Disseminating the Power of the Tabernacle Truths: To the rest of the Church and to the world, primarily by example, but also in teaching.

B. FUTURE ROLES:
a. To Subdue Satan and His Angels: When they are cast down to earth in the last days.
b. The final Separation of Church and World: To separate the church from the world in the final days.
c. The Ultimate Goal: To be presented with Christ before the Father, a perfect bride without spot or blemish.

A unified church, to be presented with Christ before the Father’s throne. This unity is one of purpose, not of yet another denomination. The Tabernacle church is a movement of people within God’s various churches, seeking to apply the greater truths the Tabernacle Feasts reveal. It is a movement that will grow, indeed is already growing, from the ground up, as individuals are convicted by the Holy Spirit to apply these truths to their lives. It cannot be imposed upon people from the top down - either individually or as a group - for a personal, 100% commitment is required to participate.

The attainment of these goals seems impossible to the human mind. This is but an ungodly human mindset that we have to work through. For nothing is impossible in God. The writer of the book of Hebrews recognised this, constantly emphasising the need to persevere in our faith. While we will fail from time to time, these principles are being established within us on a progressive basis. We do not attain holiness or perfection in the twinkling of an eye. It is a process in which we must persevere, for the desired results to be attained.

Tabernacle Principles are not merely another good Christian Doctrine, but a call to the individual, and the church, to godly living. Our life is a witness to the truth. Tabernacle truths can only be fully understood and entered into, through participation. Those who don’t desire to participate will dismiss them as foolishness. Such has been the way of the Church throughout the ages.

The Tabernacle church will illuminate the difference between right and wrong. ‘Near enough is no longer good enough’. Believers are to live a life of righteousness. Sin is to be hated, firstly in us, then in other believers. Sin’s awful nature will cause the Tabernacle Church to become more proactive in leading others to Christ. For the consequences of unforgiven sin are frightening. As we become more conscious of doing God’s will, so the incidence of sin in our life reduces.

As we get closer to the Lord, a greater awareness of His awesome majesty, might, power and presence fills our lives. We become more aware of the dreadful consequences of falling under the judgement of the living God, so developing a ‘Holy Fear’ within us.

Reflecting God’s Glory upon the Earth.

We easily believe that we are a 'church of destiny'. But the problem is, we don't live our lives in accordance with such a high calling.

We need to examine ourselves to see if we are worthy of the calling God has promised for us, giving Him permission to change our lives to His desire for us.

It is not easy, but necessary, if we are to inherit His promises!

VASSAL STATES

Certain nations were allowed to keep their own kings, these were called vassal states. These included Moab (east of the Dead Sea ) and Edom (south of the Dead Sea), and the Damascus territory (far in the northeast). Zobah was most likely included as well but this in not conclusive. There was also a territory even farther north called Hamath which acknowledged Israel's sovereignty and submitted to David's authority. Hamath's territory stretched northeast to the Euphrates River.