The Tabernacle of Moses (Exodus 25-40)

Moses was given specific instruction regarding this tabernacle. Whilst on Mount Sinai He was told:

“And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” (Exodus 25:8 NKJV)

The intricate and detailed plans for the tabernacle, and its subsequent construction, sacrifices and symbolism comprise some 37 entire chapters of the Bible, New and Old. Thirteen chapters in the book of Exodus discuss the Tabernacle and its priesthood. Eighteen chapters of Leviticus discuss the sacrificial system of the Tabernacle. Two chapters in Deuteronomy are set aside for the study of the Tabernacle. In the New Testament, the Tabernacle is discussed in detail in four of the 13 chapters in the book of Hebrews.

Rich in symbolism and the most detailed typical representation of Jesus Christ, the true tabernacle, Moses Tabernacle in the wilderness is deserving of serious study by any Bible hungry student. Kevin Conner’s book, ‘The Tabernacle of Moses’ is highly recommended for an in depth consideration of this powerful and enlightening subject).

Moses was instructed to build according to all he had been shown, because it was a pattern revealing heavenly realities, pointing to the true Tabernacle and priesthood (Hebrews 8:1-5).

As with all the places of meeting prior to Christ’s advent, this tabernacle was a mere shadow of the glory that would follow.

Col. 2:17 - Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

It is amazing to note that the Tabernacle took approximately 9 months to complete, and was made after a perfect divine pattern, typical of the Lord Jesus Himself. The Tabernacle was created with one purpose in mind, to house the Glory of God. Without this Glory, the Tabernacle was incomplete. Once complete and according to the pattern, the glory of God filled and rested upon the Tabernacle