Exodus 27
-The bronze alter and the courtyard measurements and
requirements for the tabernacle are outlined in this chapter. The bronze alter
would be the first thing one encountered when entering the tabernacle
courtyard. This was the place where sacrifices were made. Its presence was a
constant reminder to the people that the only way they could come before God
was through a sacrifice. *Application* Paul tells us in Romans 12:1-2 that by
the mercies of God we are to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable unto God. This is the radical transformation that comes with the
initiation of the new covenant ratified in the blood of Jesus Christ by His
death, burial, and resurrection (Hebrews 8:6-9:28). The Savior’s once and for
all time sacrifice releases us from the penalty and burden of sin when we
accept it by faith into our lives. This changes us from a sinful-separated
state with the Father into a union, which is sealed by the Holy Spirit
(Ephesians 4:30). The Spirit transforms us into saints, making us servants and
soldiers of the most high God conforming more and more into His image (Romans
1:1, Philippians 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:3-4). This process is what the Bible calls
sanctification (Romans 6:19-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 12:14). Thank God
for His incredible grace to sacrifice Himself so that we could have eternal
life with Him! He bought us with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20).
-The other consideration in this passage for us today is the
continual burning of the lamp required from evening to morning as a perpetual
statute throughout the generations for the sons of Israel. The priests, Aaron
and his sons, had this responsibility. *Application* Light as we know
illuminates. The pure olive oil is representative of the Holy Spirit and the
gifts and graces He gives us as believers. He, the Holy Spirit, is the One who
illuminates our understanding of God through His revealed Word. God’s
tabernacle in our world today is the church, the body of believers in Jesus
Christ (who is the Head). We are to light the world with the message and
knowledge of the Almighty to those who are lost and dying (Matthew 5:14-16). Go
light your world with the love of Christ!
-Again, all these components of the God’s design in the tabernacle
are pointings and tutors to our new covenant life in Christ Jesus helping us understand
our roles and responsibilities in Him.
Verse to Memorize:
Exodus 27:1
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