In his detailed study of the tabernacle in the Book of Exodus, scripture scholar Frances Hogan provides a comprehensive look at the structure’s physical and spiritual significance. The tabernacle, consisting of the outer court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies, symbolized God's presence and the sacred order required to approach Him.

It served as a temporary dwelling for God among the Israelites and was the center of their worship, sacrificial rites, and communal life. Hogan elaborates on the symbolism of the materials and numbers used, indicating the broader scriptural themes of redemption, atonement, and communion with God.

Moreover, Hogan draws parallels between the tabernacle and the later temple built by Solomon, viewing both as typologies of Christ's two comings. The Tabernacle's cruciform arrangement of tribes, its prophetic furniture, and its sacrificial system all anticipated Christ’s redemptive work, making it not just a physical structure but a theological blueprint for understanding God’s salvation plan as fulfilled in the New Testament.

Bible References:

• Lk.1:66 & 2:19 – True believers keep God's word in their hearts
• Jer.31:33 – It isn’t enough for God’s word to be on stone tablets; it is meant to be absorbed into our hearts and lived out as part of our personal journey
• Ps.40:8 & 1Cor.3:16 – Our hearts are the true tabernacles of God, where the Holy Spirit resides, and where His law must be enshrined and lived out
• Jn.10:9 – The Tabernacle’s single entrance symbolizes Jesus Christ as the only way to access the Father

We delve into the captivating history of how God liberated the children of Israel from slavery, forging them into a nation of His own. Frances Hogan, the renowned Irish scripture scholar, guides us through the pages of Exodus, unlocking the timeless wisdom and insights that will enrich your understanding of scripture.

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