In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25). The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.  

Krysta also shares a brief synopsis of her experience of Purim (see link to service below). 

The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below. 

Key Points: 
 

• Yeshua (Jesus) is our ultimate provision. Bread is an offering, and God is reminding us that He has always provided for us and always will. 

• The menorah lit the way to the Holy of Holies and God’s presence. 

• Yeshua is God’s menorah; He leads the way to the Father AND shows us the way. 

• ADONAI wants imitators, not impersonators. First and foremost, Yeshua (Jesus) was obeying his Father. 

• Yeshua’s aroma was sweet and pleasing to ADONAI; what is our scent giving off? 

• The Ark was made of Acacia wood, and had gold overlaid inside and out AND is where the Torah was housed. 

• Acacia wood was considered incorruptible by Jewish people. Gold represented God/deity. 

• In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.  

• God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.  

• Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy. 

• The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.  

• Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging. 

• The bread of presence was to be placed perpetually in the tent of meeting before God. Jesus is the bread of life, the provision for our eternal spirit to be renewed and to live eternally with God.