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The
Laver (Exodus 30:18-21; Exodus 3:8; John 15:3; James
1:23-24)
The
Tabernacle proper typifies fellowship with God. It
symbolises the Christian life as it should be lived.
The
Framework (Exodus 26:15-30)
Each
board was made of wood picturing Christ in his humanity
(Isaiah 53:2; 1 Timothy 2:5). It was overlaid with gold
picturing Christ in His deity. Two natures but one
person.
The
Foundation (Exodus 26:19,21,25)
The
foundation was of silver which came from what was known
as atonement money (Exodus 30:11-15; 38:25-27). It was
built upon the sure foundation of that which typified
the preciousness of redemption (1 Peter 1:18,19).
The
Coverings (Exodus 26:1-14)
1)
Badgers Skin Covering (verse 14)
The
Humiliation of Christ
It
was all that the outsider saw of the tabernacle and
reminds us of the Saviours life (Isaiah 53:2,3; John
1:10).
2)
Rams Skins Dyed Red Covering (verse 14)
The
Consecration of Christ
Christ
consecrated himself to do the Father’s will even unto
death (Psalm 40:6-8; Philemon 2:8; Exodus 29:26) so that
He would be His peoples covering (Genesis 3:21; chapter
22)
3)
Goats Hair Curtains: The Tent (verses 7-13)
The
Expiation of Christ
The
goat was used as a sin offering for the nation on the
Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16; 2 Corinthians 5:21;
Isaiah 53:12,13). A scapegoat would carry the sins of
the people into the wilderness symbolising Christ’s
resurrection.
4)
Linen Curtains: The Tabernacle (verses 1-6)
The
Exaltation of Christ
The
gold, blue and cherubim picture Christ ascended into
glory to represent His people. The believer is securely
covered by Christ’s life, death, resurrection and
ascension.
Before
entering into the Holy Place sin had to be judged and
cleansed.
The
Laver (Exodus 30:17-21)
Illustrates
cleansing by the Book – Sanctification
1)
People who used the laver (verse 19)
It
was to be used only by the Old Testament priests. Every
believer today is a New Testament priest and has the
privilege of access to God (1 Peter 2:5; Revelation
1:6).
2)
Position of the Laver (verse 18)
It
was placed between the altar (which represented
salvation through the Blood of Christ) and the
tabernacle (which represented enjoyment of the
privileges of being a priest).
3)
Plan of the laver (verse 17&18)
It
was made of brass and contained water. The scripture is
enduring and is compared to water in Ephesians 5:26.
4)
Preparation of the laver (Exodus 38:8)
It
was made from the looking glasses of the ladies (1 Peter
3:3-4; James 1:23-25)
5)
Purpose of the laver (verse 19)
It
was made so that the priests could wash at it. The
believer is able to wash at the laver of God’s word.
(Psalm 24:3; John 13:8-10)
6)
Procedure at the laver (verse 19)
As
we seek to approach unto God or serve Him we must make
sure to wash our hands and our feet i.e. to make sure
that our walk and our work are in conformity to God’s
Word.
That
is why Paul told the Christians at Corinth to ‘cleanse
themselves from filthiness (2 Corinthians 7:1)
7)
Penalty for not using the Laver
A
believer who will not confess known sin will not be able
to fellowship with God (John 1:7-11)
To
try and serve or fellowship without cleansing results in
chastening and maybe even death (1 Corinthians 11:30;
Hebrews 12:5-11).
Before
we can enjoy fellowship in the Holy Place we must
experience cleaning by the Blood and the Book.
‘Ye
are clean through the word’ John 15:3
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