The Tabernacle
On Tuesday each group walked through a replica of the Tabernacle—the place of worship established by God in the Old Testament.
Every step was filled with symbolism and really made me realize that God truly is the author of an amazing story. It’s an amazing story not only because of its message of redemption and restoration, but because of the way God carried out his plan.
I’ve always loved symbolism in literature, so seeing the symbolism in God’s story through the Tabernacle experience was very meaningful to me.
Christ’s death on the cross means even more after learning about God’s former requirements of animal sacrifice at the Brazen altar. The tearing of the curtain at Christ’s death finally made sense—it was the veil surrounding the Holy of Holies, and the tear showed that God’s presence was no longer confined to that space, that he now dwells with all people.
God’s vast love for humankind is becoming more and more apparent to me as I see how intricately he has planned for the restoration of the world. I’m drawn in to his love and I’m excited to know him more…
Vanessa
for the Sonlife team
Comment by Rhonda de la Moriniere
Hello,
I enoyed reading your writing about your visit to the Tabernacle replica. I am writing a bible study right now for women and using the tabernacle journey to God’s promise land as a metaphor for our own journey to fully becoming HIS daughters. It is called “His”. Like you, I love the symbolism in the tabernacle and see His fingerprints in HIs story continuing to take part in my life today.
God bless you and I pray that Christ will continue ot unveil Himself to you in your heart.
In HIm,
Rhonda
Posted on January 2, 2008 at 9:13 am