The Tabernacle was built into three different sections as shown below:
The Ark of the covenant contained the stone tables with the law written by the Lord. Aaron's rod was also placed inside later on. The covering of the Ark was made of solid gold with two Cherubim (refers to guardians of scared things).
The table of Shewbread (means "the bread of faces," or "the bread of the presence," signifying that this bread was placed before the face of the Lord or in His presence)
The Golden Candlestick (menorah in Hebrew means "place of lights). The light provided in the house of the Lord symbolized the perfect light. The oil used for the lamps was pure olive oil that had been consecrated (blessed). Olive oil represented the Holy Spirit. It provided fire, heart and light when burned in the lamps. Can also looked at as another symbol of the true source of spiritual light.
The Altar of Incense stood directly in front of the veil. This ritual seems to signify that one can approach the presence of God only through prayer. The incense is a symbol of prayer.
We can compare the division of the Tabernacle to the three levels of glories. What are some steps that we need to take to reach the Celestial Glory?
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