Exodus 36:8-13

Was not the construction of the tabernacle itself symbolic of the Church of the Lord in the world? It was not of stone, or earth, or timber; but curtains only. The Church of God, while on earth, is not founded in the earth, neither is it of this world. Revelation 21:2; John 18:36. Moreover; the tabernacle was a moveable tent: meaning perhaps thereby, that the Church is not intended to be settled here; the worshippers belonging to it are looking for a city that hath foundations. Hebrews 11:16. Moreover, the tabernacle was a very humble building, and not large, nor spacious; compare Jeremiah 22:14 with 2 Samuel 7:2. But observe; though the tabernacle was thus humble, made of curtains only, yet the curtains were embroidered. Was not this meant to represent the dignified state of the humble believer? His body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. 1 Corinthians 6:19. He is all glorious within. Psalms 45:13. And the high and holy One, who inhabiteth eternity, dwells with him. Isaiah 57:15.