As the Israelite faithful entered the courtyards of the tabernacle and temple, different images, sounds, and smells cast them, in addition to the constant activity of the priests, in the exercise of their ministry before the Lord, an obvious reality involved the participants: the ritual of Sacrifice was a dirty thing. Sin created a rupture […]
Have you ever been to an event where you were a guest of honor?It could have been a bachelorette party, a baby shower or a graduation. All eyes were on you and people treated you in a way that made you feel privileged. First epistle, we see Christians described as pilgrims cursed by this world,
The ark of the covenant has a long, noble and important inheritance, the instructions for its construction and the explanations of a meeting place between God and human beings are given for the first time in Exodus 25,20-22. There are more than twenty different designations. This rectangular box of acacia wood was bathed in gold
When Adam and Eve lived in the garden, they were in the absolute presence of God, after their transgression, they were cast out, separated from God’s presence; cherubs with a sword of fire were placed east of the orchard to prevent their return. and impose separation from God’s presence; men could offer sacrifices to God,
Most of the furniture in the tabernacle had a functional purpose, the chandelier illuminated a dark room, while the table provided a place to place the proposal bread, while the altar of incense was conveniently designed to pleasantly perfume the air. In many ways, common furniture, although made of pure gold and richly decorated to
For many of us, the dining table can be the most valuable place in our home, not only for the support it receives, but also for the romantic interaction that occurs with family and friends while sharing a meal. . Our own experience of sharing a meal allows us to better appreciate the symbolism of
The altar of the Holocaust was one of the most visible elements of the tabernacle atrium and, later, of the temple of Jerusalem, because it was located between the entrance of the atrium and the access that led to the holy place of the shrine. No one could reach God’s presence without first going through
