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The Tabernacle

“Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them” (Exodus 25:8). Every part of the Tabernacle, built to the pattern God showed Moses on the mount, points to Jesus Christ.

Top view of the Tabernacle with the coverings removed

The layout

Three areas, one way in

The Tabernacle stood in the middle of a linen-walled court with a single gate on the east. A worshiper moved from the courtyard toward the tent, and only the high priest entered the innermost room, once a year.

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The Courtyard

The linen fence and gate, the brazen altar and the brazen laver.

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The Holy Place

The golden candlestick, the table of shewbread and the altar of incense.

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The Most Holy Place

Behind the veil: the Ark of the Covenant and the mercy seat.

The Tabernacle DVD set

13-lesson video series

Study the whole Tabernacle with Dr. Sparks

Thirteen lessons with 3D animation of every piece of the Tabernacle, for small groups, classes or personal study.