GOLD ARTIFACTS IN THE TABERNACLE
Keywords 37:6
He made the atonement cover of pure
gold-- two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.
1. Bezalel made the ark and its
atonement cover to be placed behind the curtain in the Most Holy Place. These
were the most important things in the tabernacle because the covenant between
God and Israel was kept there. God, enthroned between the cherubim, would meet
his people there (25:22; Ps 80:1). Once a year, the high priest would offer the
blood of the covenant on the mercy seat (Heb 9:7). So, God and his people
maintained their covenant relationship, and this relationship is at the heart
of worship and God’s dwelling with his people.
2. The table, lamp, and altar of incense
were also made by Bezalel and his team out of pure gold. They were used for the
daily ministry of the priests. The table held the bread of the Presence,
representing God’s providence. The lamp was to be kept burning all night, showing God’s faithfulness and our need for
vigilance. Finally, the altar of incense represented prayer, offered daily for
the people of the whole nation. So, too, we have our daily ministry to keep.
Prayer Father, you have made a covenant with us in Jesus’ blood. Help us to come and worship you
in your way and keep our covenant with you daily.
One Word Come to God daily through Jesus
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