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Veil. The
second veil, the one separating the Holy Place from the Holy of
Holies represents the flesh of Jesus' body.
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Therefore,
brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood
of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for
us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High
Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true
heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled
from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (NKJV)
Heb. 10:19-22 |
Jesus'
flesh was torn and cut just like the veil was torn from the top to
the bottom (Matt. 27:51). It is because of His death that we can
come boldly to God.
Ark
and the Mercy Seat. The ark with the mercy seat is where God
meets with men. It represents our meeting place in this life and
the place of our eternal salvation.
Conclusion: The
bronze altar symbolizes the cross where Jesus died. The laver represents
the forgiveness and cleansing of all our past, present, and future
sins - Jesus declares it to be holy. The lampstand, table, altar
of incense and veil represent the truth spoken by Jesus and His life
giving power.
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Jesus
said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life;
no one comes to the Father, but through Me. (NASB)
John 14:6 |
The
bronze pieces also emphasize Christ's ministry to us and the golden
pieces emphasize Who He is. They also represent our spiritual growth
in Jesus: the ministry of the Spirit in our life, the Word, prayer,
and communion. Finally, the Holy of Holies represents heaven - eternal
life with God. |
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