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SERMON TITLE: THE TABERNACLE PRAYER

Exodus 25:8-9 - 8 “They are to make a sanctuary for me so that I may dwell among them. 9 You must make it according to all that I show you — the pattern of the tabernacle as well as the pattern of all its furnishings.

PICTURE: THE TABERNACLE

Exodus 33:11a - 11 The Lord would speak with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend,

1. THE OUTER COURTS: THANKS AND PRAISE

*OUTSIDE THE TENT

Psalm 100:4 - 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.

Psalm 103:1-5 - 1 My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. 4 He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. 5 He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle.

2. BRAZEN ALTAR: FOCUS ON THE CROSS

Hebrews 9:22 - 22 According to the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Isaiah 53:5 - 5 But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds.

3. THE LAVER: OFFER EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE TO GOD

Romans 12:1 - 1 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge yoU to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.

4. THE CANDLESTICK: INVITE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Zechariah 4:6 - 6 So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength nor by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies

Isaiah 11:2 - 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

5. THE TABLE OF SHEWBREAD: OPEN GOD’S WORD AND CONSUME IT

Matthew 4:4 - 4 He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Ephesians 6:17 - 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit — which is the word of God.

*RIGHT BEFORE THE VEIL

6. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE: WORSHIP HIS NAME

Psalm 29:2 - 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

HIS NAME:

Jehovah Tsidkenu: My Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)

Jehovah M’Kaddesh: My Sanctifier (Leviticus 20:7-8)

Jehovah Rapha: My Healer (Exodus 15:26)

Jehovah Jireh: My Provider (Genesis 22:14)

Jehovah Nissi: My Banner of Victory (Exodus 17:15)

Jehovah Shalom: My Peace (Judges 6:24)

Jehovah Raah: My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is there (Ezekiel 48:35)

*BEHIND THE VEIL: HOLY OF HOLIES

7. THE ARK OF THE COVENANT: INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS

1 Timothy 2:1-2 - 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.