CONTENTS The relation of the work is still carried on through this Chapter; the principal things mentioned in it are, the ark, and mercy-seat; the table of show-bread with its vessels; the candlestick, with its lamps; the altar of incense, the holy oil, and the incense.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let not the Reader think that what Moses repeats here, of the building and furniture of the tabernacle, is unnecessary. The Holy Ghost, it is evident, did not consider it to be so, when he graciously inspired Moses to commit it to writing. There is nothing in the holy word that can be said to be sup... [ Continue Reading ]
We cannot sufficiently keep in view him, whom both the ark, and mercy-seat, typified. Jesus is the mercy-seat, or propitiation. 1 John 2:1. And to the shelter of his righteousness was it not that Noah by faith fled? Genesis 7:1 with Hebrews 11:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not the table of show-bread meant also to show forth the everlasting duration of Jesus as the bread of life to his people? The show-bread was always to be spread upon the table, and Jesus is always in the presence of God for us. But Reader, do not overlook the vast superiority of the gospel tabl... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this candlestick an emblem of the light of the Holy Ghost, and of his sacred word? Hath not the church been enlightened with the illuminations of the Spirit, in all ages? Revelation 2:7; Revelation 2:7; Psalms 119:105. And are not the branches of the candlestick meant to show that the supply... [ Continue Reading ]
Was not this incense altar a type of the Lord Jesus? Is he not both the altar and incense of his people? Hebrews 13:15; Revelation 8:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Exodus 30:22. How strikingly doth this holy oil represent the anointing gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost! REFLECTIONS Reader! do not hastily pass over this Chapter, but pause, as you read, and remark as you go, how very precious ought he to be in his Church, and among his people, whom God the Hol... [ Continue Reading ]