Series Four: Patterns

Hebrews 9:23a KJV
"It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens ..." NCV: "So the copies of the real things in heaven ..."

Why did the Lord tell Moses to build the Tabernacle and everything pertaining (belong) to the Tabernacle? There are several answers to this question. First, there people who want to know what heaven was like? God had brought a little heaven on earth. The Tabernacle, the earthly tent and everything in it--which were copies of things in heaven. Heb. 8:5a tells us that "the work they do as priests is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven ..."

Another answer is found in Heb. 9:1-2a in NCV says, "The agreement had rules to worship and a place on earth to worship. The Holy Tent was set up for this."

So the people would come to the Tabernacle as a reminder that God is to be worship. Like Moses who kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood on the door posts to save their first sons of Israelite. Like Jesus who died on the cross and "sprinkling His blood" over us. Today, we have Holy Spirit who reminds us to worship God and ask for the blood of Jesus over us. (Ref: Heb.11:28)

So let's worship God through song of your choice!

Song: When I See the Blood
1. Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner paid all his due;
All who receive Him need never fear,
Yes, He will pass, will pass over you.
Chorus:
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
I will pass, I will pass over you.

2. Oh, what compassion, oh, boundless love!
Jesus hath power, Jesus is true;
All who believe are safe from the storm,
Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.
(Then Chorus)
(John G. F.)