Scripture Reading: Exodus 27:1-8.
Memory Verse: Matthew 26:28.
1. What did God ask Moses to build, and why? Exodus 25:8.
2. From where did these sanctuary blueprint originate? Exodus 25:40, Hebrews 8:4-5.
3. What did God teach through the sanctuary? Psalm 77:13.
4. What were the objects in the courtyard? Exodus 29:18, Exodus 30:18.
5. What sanctuary symbol did Jesus fulfill in the altar of sacrifice? I Corinthians 5:7, John 1:29.
Note: The Passover was a feast day, an annual sanctuary ceremony. On that day, each family sacrificed a lamb and smeared its blood over their door to be delivered from death (Exodus 12:3-14).
6. What does the laver represent? Acts 22:16, Romans 6:3-4.
7. What were the items in the holy place? Numbers 4:7, Numbers 8:2, Exodus 30:1.
8. Where did Jesus go after His resurrection? Hebrews 9:11, 24.
9. How do the three items in the holy place relate to the plan of salvation? John 1:9, 14, Hebrews 7:25.
Note: The table of showbread represents Jesus as “the living bread which came down from heaven” (John 6:51:. The showbread was to sit there “always” (Exodus 25:30). Likewise, God has given us the Scriptures to be studied daily for our survival (Matthew 4:4; Acts 17:11.).
10. What special article was situated in the most holy place? Exodus 26:34.
11. What does the ark of the covenant signify? Hebrews 4:16.
Note: Notice that God’s government is founded upon His Law, which is covered by His mercy. This is an exact illustration of the everlasting gospel. It is only through Christ’s mercy that the law is upheld.
Conclusion: The most holy place represents the last step in the plan of salvation. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, we may pass through the veil into the throne room of God; through His grace we will have God’s law written on our hearts and minds (Hebrews 10:14-17; Jude 1:24). We will be the living gospel by sharing this message with others (Revelation 14:6).