In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25). The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.
Krysta also shares a brief synopsis of her experience of Purim (see link to service below).
The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below.
Key Points:
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Yeshua (Jesus) is our ultimate provision. Bread is an offering, and God is reminding us that He has always provided for us and always will.
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The menorah lit the way to the Holy of Holies and God’s presence.
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Yeshua is God’s menorah; He leads the way to the Father AND shows us the way.
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ADONAI wants imitators, not impersonators. First and foremost, Yeshua (Jesus) was obeying his Father.
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Yeshua’s aroma was sweet and pleasing to ADONAI; what is our scent giving off?
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The Ark was made of Acacia wood, and had gold overlaid inside and out AND is where the Torah was housed.
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Acacia wood was considered incorruptible by Jewish people. Gold represented God/deity.
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In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.
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God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.
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Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy.
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The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.
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Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging.
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The bread of presence was to be placed perpetually in the tent of meeting before God. Jesus is the bread of life, the provision for our eternal spirit to be renewed and to live eternally with God.
Scriptures and Other References Mentioned:
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John 6:51 I am the living bread that has come down from heaven; if anyone eats this bread, he will live forever. Furthermore, the bread that I will give is my own flesh; and I will give it for the life of the world.”
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Exodus 25:31, 37 “You are to make a menorah of pure gold. It is to be made of hammered work; its base, shaft, cups, ring of outer leaves and petals are to be of one piece with it. Make seven lamps for the menorah, and mount them so as to give light to the space in front of it.”
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John 8:12 Yeshua spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light which gives life.”
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Exodus 30:1-2 “You are to make an altar on which to burn incense; make it of acacia-wood. It is to be eighteen inches square and three feet high; its horns are to be of one piece with it.”
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Ephesians 5:1-2 So imitate God, as his dear children; and live a life of love, just as also the Messiah loved us, indeed, on our behalf gave himself up as an offering, as a slaughtered sacrifice to God with a pleasing fragrance.
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Exodus 25:10-11 “They are to make an ark of acacia-wood three-and-three-quarters feet long, two-and a-quarter feet wide and two-and-a-quarter feet high. You are to overlay it with pure gold – overlay it both inside and outside -and put a molding of gold around the top of it.
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John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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John 1:1, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became a human being and lived with us, and we saw his Sh’khinah, the Sh’khinah of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.
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I Samuel 15:22, Sh’mu’el said, “Does ADONAI take as much pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying what ADONAI says? Surely obeying is better than sacrifice, and heeding orders than the fat of rams.”
Rabbi Hershberg’s Message:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFfMZRIMiF0&t=252s
Link to Purim service:
https://youtu.be/Pz6GSsw4yOM?si=izBv-v-YVL73-xu7
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The Complete Jewish Study Bible by Rabbi Barry Rubin (author) and David Stern (translator)
Other Verses to Read and Explore:
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Exodus 19
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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