The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle4
The Service of the Tabernacle
By Robert Murray M'Cheyne0HEB 9:6Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the significance of the Tabernacle's service, illustrating how the priests performed their duties in the holy place and how the high priest entered the holiest of all once a year with blood for atonement. He draws parallels between the Old Testament practices and Christ's ultimate sacrifice, highlighting that the way into the presence of God was not fully revealed until Christ's death. M'Cheyne urges believers to recognize the daily ministry of Christ in their lives and the necessity of His blood for salvation. He warns against neglecting the great salvation offered through Christ, stressing the importance of being taught by the Holy Spirit.
Hints on the Tabernacle Exodus 25-34
By John Nelson Darby0EXO 25:9EXO 26:31EXO 28:29EXO 30:1EXO 32:9EXO 34:9HEB 4:14HEB 8:5HEB 9:24HEB 10:19John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the tabernacle as a divine pattern reflecting heavenly realities, emphasizing that the tabernacle serves as a shadow of good things to come, revealing God's relationship with humanity through the law and priesthood. He highlights the contrast between the Old Testament system, where access to God was limited, and the New Testament revelation of boldness to enter the holiest through Christ's sacrifice. Darby underscores the importance of understanding the tabernacle's elements, such as the ark, altar, and priesthood, as they relate to God's holiness and man's need for redemption. He also discusses the implications of the rending of the veil, which signifies the opening of direct access to God for believers. Ultimately, he emphasizes the grace of God in allowing a relationship with Him despite human sinfulness.
The Contents of the Tabernacle.
By Robert Murray M'Cheyne0HEB 9:1Robert Murray M'Cheyne explores the significance of the Jewish Tabernacle, emphasizing its role as a meeting place with God and a profound type of Christ. He explains that the Tabernacle, made of worldly materials, foreshadows the heavenly sanctuary established by Christ, who is the new Tabernacle. M'Cheyne highlights the contents of the holy place, such as the golden lamp, the altar of incense, and the table of showbread, illustrating how they represent Christ and the Church. He contrasts the limited access to God before Christ's sacrifice with the open invitation to all believers now, urging them to embrace the salvation offered through Jesus. The sermon concludes with a warning about the consequences of neglecting this great salvation.
The Jewish Tabernacle.
By Robert Murray M'Cheyne0EXO 25:8EXO 25:23LEV 24:5JHN 1:14JHN 2:19GAL 3:24COL 2:9HEB 9:1HEB 10:19REV 1:20Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the significance of the Jewish Tabernacle as a shadow of Christ, illustrating how the Mosaic covenant served as a precursor to the Christian covenant. He explains that while the Tabernacle was a worldly sanctuary where God dwelled among His people, it ultimately pointed to the greater and perfect Tabernacle, which is Christ Himself. M'Cheyne highlights the various elements of the Tabernacle, such as the candlestick and the table of shew-bread, as representations of Christ and His sustenance for believers. He urges the congregation to seek a deeper understanding of these divine truths, stressing that Christ is the substance of all Old Testament types and the source of true nourishment for the soul. The sermon calls for a serious inquiry into divine matters, encouraging believers to engage deeply with their faith.