Dictionary of Bible Themes The NT sees the tabernacle and its ceremonies as symbolising the saving work of Jesus Christ in his incarnation and death and in the experience of believers. John 1:14; 2:19-21Jesus Christ as the tabernacle where God dwells See also The tabernacle showed that God was not limited to one place Acts 7:44-47Hebrews 9:1-5 The spiritual significance of the tabernacle Hebrews 8:5The earthly tabernacle as a copy of the heavenly one See also Hebrews 8:1-2Revelation 6:9-10; 8:3-5 The altar Revelation 11:19The ark of the covenant Exodus 25:22Hebrews 4:16 The atonement cover Matthew 27:51Hebrews 6:19-20; 9:8; 10:19-20 The curtain preventing access to the holiest place Hebrews 9:21Jesus Christ as high priest See also Cleansing the earthly tabernacle Hebrews 9:6-8Hebrews 9:25 on the Day of Atonement Hebrews 9:24See also Through the blood of the cross, Jesus Christ enters the heavenly sanctuary Hebrews 9:28See also 1680 types2306 Christ, high priest 7020 church, the 7346 death penalty 7377 high priest, OT 7440 scapegoat 7470 temple, significance 8622 worship |
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