In Exodus 26, every detail of the tabernacle points to a God who is both wonderfully near and utterly holy. Though the veil once kept sinners at a distance, Jesus Christ has torn that barrier down, opening the way for us to draw near to God with confidence, faith, and hope.
True saving faith is not found in our own goodness, but in Jesus Christ alone. Romans 10 reminds us that salvation comes by believing in the heart, confessing with the mouth, and calling on the name of the Lord who saves all who trust in Him.
The golden lampstand in the tabernacle symbolized God’s light as truth, righteousness, and salvation, shining in the midst of a dark world. Today, as believers, we are called to be the new lampstand—reflecting Christ’s light through our faith and lives to illuminate the spiritual darkness around us.
The table of showbread in the tabernacle symbolized God’s intimate presence and provision for His people, representing the covenant of fellowship between God and Israel. Through Jesus Christ, this communion is fulfilled and expanded, inviting us into unbroken relationship with our perfect Heavenly Father who is always with us, offering love, mercy, and life.