![]() ![]() "Cloth of golden tissue is not uncommon on the monuments, and specimens of it have been found rolled about mummies but it is not easy to determine whether the gold thread was originally interwoven or subsequently inserted by the embroiderer". cut the gold into wires to work it-that is, the metal was beaten with a hammer into thin plates, cut with scissors or some other instrument into long slips, then rounded into filaments or threads. The ephod of the high priest, the robe of the ephod, the girdle of needlework, and the embroidered coat were all of fine linen for on no material less delicate could such elaborate symbolical figures have been portrayed in embroidery, and all beautified with the same brilliant colors.ģ. What, then, will be the splendour of His appearance, when the cloud shall be withdrawn, and his faithful worshippers shall see him as he is!Įxodus 39:1-43. ![]() The tabernacle was a type and emblem of the heavenly temple, Re. 21:3. The meanest and the mightiest are alike dear to the Father's love, freely exercised through faith in Christ. The tabernacle also typified the church of the Redeemer. In the soul of every true follower of the Saviour the Father dwells, the object of his worship, and the author of his blessings. The tabernacle was a symbol of every real Christian. As the Most High dwelt visibly within the sanctuary, even on the ark, so did he reside in the human nature and tabernacle of his dear Son in Christ dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, ( Colossians 2:9 ). Verses 32-43 The tabernacle was a type or emblem of Jesus Christ. The clean linen with which all their clothes of service must be made, is the righteousness of saints, ( Revelation 19:8 ). And he crowned himself with holiness to the Lord, consecrating his whole undertaking to the honour of his Father's holiness. ![]() When he undertook the work of our redemption, he put on the clothes of service, he arrayed himself with the gifts and graces of the Spirit, girded himself with resolution to go through the undertaking, took charge of all God's spiritual Israel, laid them near his heart, engraved them on the palms of his hands, and presented them to his Father. The church in its infancy was thus taught by shadows of good things to come but the substance is Christ, and the grace of the gospel. Verses 1-31 The priests' garments were rich and splendid. ![]()
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