With a diligent effort to balance the head and the heart with Scripture and the experience of God’s Spirit, we will not fall into error or fanaticism.
God met with the High Priest annually on the Day of Atonement, but because of the cross of Christ, we have the awesome honor of living 24/7 in God’s presence.
God ordered for animal sacrifices to remind us of the ugliness and seriousness of sin, but also to show us His mercy.
The clothing of the high priest was designed by God, Himself. The symbolism is powerful. Jesus Christ is our High Priest. He is the personification of “Holiness to the Lord.”
The olive tree and its fruit always represent the spiritual devotional life of the people of God. Before the cross, the olive oil was to be replenished without fail every day.
The Tabernacle was the place in which God dwelt. We, the believers, are now His dwelling place.