Review
Text: Exodus 25:31-40; 27:20-21; Leviticus 24:1-4
10 March 2014
10 March 2014
BETHANY 4 PRAYER CIRCLE
CHURCH PRAYER MEETING
Exodus 25:31-40; 27:20-21; Leviticus 24:1-4
REVIEW
The Holy Objects in the Tabernacle
1. The Ark of the Covenant/ The Mercy Seat
2. The Table for the Showbread
THE GOLDEN LAMPSTAND
(Menorah)
1. A lampstand of pure gold Exodus 25:31
2. One talent of gold Exodus 25:39
Different estimates offered:-
a) 75-100 pounds
b) 45 kg
3. Hammered work Exodus 25:31
Three parts:
a) Base
b) Shaft
c) Branches with bowls
i) Seven bowls
ii) Almond blossoms
iii) Seven lamps
iv) All made out of one piece
v) Beautiful artistry
vi) Highly skilled artisans needed to make the Golden Lampstand
d) To provide the only source of light for the Tabernacle
4. The Menorah would be placed opposite the Table of Showbread
CARE OF THE GOLDEN MENORAH
1. Pure oil of pressed olives Exodus 27:20
2. Light to burn continually Exodus 27:20
3. Aaron and his sons are to tend the Menorah Exodus 27:21
a) Morning
b) Night
4. Aaron to be in charge Leviticus 24:3-4
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOLDEN LAMPSTAND
1. God as the only Source of Light for Israel
a) Israel needs only God as the Source of Light
b) Care must be taken to look after the Lampstand
2. Light:
a) Knowledge
b) From His laws and statutes
c) Enlightenment
d) Israel to be the light of the world
e) Veiled Messianic significance: Jesus as the Light of the world
NO PRAYER MEETING
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