Teaching the Old Testament. Revealing Christ.
Teaching the Old Testament. Revealing Christ.
Explore the Old Testament
Study the Tabernacle, the Temple, the priesthood, and the Law of Moses with more than four decades of research and teaching by Dr. Bobby L. Sparks.
Tabernacle Ministries
Tabernacle Ministries is a Christian educational ministry that teaches the Tabernacle, the Temple, the priesthood, the Law of Moses, and related subjects, and shows how each one points to Jesus Christ.
In-depth Bible teaching
Learn the design, construction, and spiritual meaning of each part of the Tabernacle.
A closer look
Walk through the Tabernacle the way a priest would, from the courtyard to the Most Holy Place.
Exodus 27:9–19 · 100 × 50 cubits
One court, one gate. There was only one way in to God.
Exodus 27:1–8 · 5 × 5 × 3 cubits
The first thing a worshiper met was a sacrifice. It pictures the cross (Hebrews 13:10–12).
Exodus 30:17–21
Made from the women's brass mirrors (Exodus 38:8). The priests washed here before serving (Ephesians 5:26).
Free video lesson
Watch this free lesson to see how the Tabernacle reveals God's plan of redemption and points to Jesus Christ.
✓ Clear, Bible-centered teaching
✓ 3D models of every piece of furniture
✓ Practical application for Christians today
Meet the founder
Dr. Sparks has researched and taught the Tabernacle, the Temple, and the Law of Moses for more than 40 years. His lectures are taught in seminaries and churches across the United States and in several other countries.
His book on the Tabernacle has been published in Spanish and Hebrew. It is the only book on the subject by a Christian author published in Hebrew and circulated throughout Israel.
Read More About Dr. Sparks →40+
Years of research and teaching
56
Years pastoring Missionary Baptist churches
Israel
Digs at Qumran, Shiloh and the City of David
Featured resources
Video teaching, books, and study materials to help you grow in your understanding.
Go beyond the Tabernacle
More topics from the Old Testament and how they connect to Jesus Christ.
A central symbol of redemption
The Ark represented God's presence among His people. Its lid, the mercy seat, foreshadowed Christ's atoning work: Paul calls Christ our hilastērion, the same Greek word used for the mercy seat (Romans 3:25).
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2½ × 1½ × 1½ cubits, acacia wood overlaid with gold · Exodus 25:10–22
