Every Detail of the Tabernacle Points to Christ — Here's How
Les Feldick Bible Study
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March 8, 2026
Book 9
📖 Every piece of the tabernacle — the brazen altar, the laver, the white linen fence — points directly to Christ and His work on the cross. This Exodus 40 study reveals the stunning symbolism hidden in every detail.
In this verse-by-verse study of Exodus 40, discover how the tabernacle was erected on the first day of the first month, one year after the Israelites left Egypt. The Shekinah glory of God filled the Holy of Holies, and even Moses could not enter. From the brazen altar that speaks of judgment to the laver of cleansing that foreshadows daily spiritual renewal through God's Word, every furnishing carries deep meaning. The study traces how God's sovereign hand guides events that seem accidental — from Ruth "happening" upon Boaz's field (Ruth 2:3) to Jesus meeting the woman at the well (John 4), to Paul meeting Lydia at the riverside (Acts 16:13-14). You'll learn how the 12 tribes encamped in order around the tabernacle, why Judah led the march, and how the cloud and pillar of fire directed Israel's every move.
✝️ Key Topics Covered:
• Exodus 40 — Setting up the tabernacle and the Shekinah glory filling it
• The brazen altar: Why brass symbolizes judgment throughout Scripture
• The laver of cleansing and its connection to Ephesians and daily renewal
• Ruth 2:3 — The word "hap" and God's sovereignty over seeming accidents
• John 4 — Jesus and the woman at the well: A divine appointment
• Acts 16:13-14 — Paul meets Lydia: Nothing happens by accident with God
• The four colors of the tabernacle gate: Blue, purple, red, and white
• Numbers 10:11 — Israel moved just seven weeks after erecting the tabernacle
🔑 Exodus 40 verse by verse, tabernacle symbolism, brazen altar meaning, laver of cleansing, Shekinah glory, Ruth 2:3 hap meaning, sovereignty of God in Scripture, tabernacle pictures Christ.
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00:00:00 Introduction & the Book of Numbers
00:05:00 The Woman at the Well & God's Sovereignty
00:13:00 The Cloud of Glory Over the Holy of Holies
00:19:00 The Tabernacle Fence: Nine Feet Tall
00:29:00 The Structure of the Tabernacle
00:33:00 No Windows in the Tabernacle: God as Light
00:38:00 The Veil, the Shekinah Glory & the Ark
00:44:00 Why the Tabernacle Matters
00:48:00 What Is Propitiation? 1 John 2
00:53:00 Jesus Appears to Mary at the Tomb
01:01:00 Christ's First Ascension to the Father
01:09:00 The Day of Atonement Explained
01:16:00 The High Priest's Bells & the Veil
01:20:00 Christ Crucified, Buried & Risen
01:29:00 Israel Sees Miracles Yet Still Doubts
01:33:00 The Twelve Spies & Israel's Failure of Faith
01:41:00 Hebrews 3: Warning Against Hardened Hearts
01:45:00 The Blood of Christ & Hebrews 9:22
01:53:00 Israel's Wilderness Wandering & Provocation
02:02:00 Balaam, Moab & Ancient Word of Mouth
02:06:00 Balaam: A False Prophet, Not Valid
02:14:00 Jude & 2 Peter on Balaam
02:21:00 Entering Canaan: Moses' Commands
02:30:00 God Never Changes: 1992 or Bible Times
02:36:00 The Abrahamic Covenant & Abram's Sleep
02:41:00 Deuteronomy: Blessings, Curses & Obedience
02:45:00 Grace Age Promises: Roof, Clothes & Food
02:54:00 Deuteronomy 28-30: Wishing Life Away vs. Hope
03:02:00 A Shocking Statistic: 800 Years of History
03:06:00 The Rock at Horeb & Water from the Rock
03:14:00 Moses Strikes the Rock Twice in Anger
03:19:00 The Book of Joshua Begins
03:28:00 I Will Never Leave Thee Nor Forsake Thee
03:34:00 Joshua, Faith & Doctrinal Grounding
03:39:00 Kadesh Barnea: What Could Have Been
03:44:00 Rahab & the Spies: Hearts That Melted
04:00:00 Crossing the Jordan at Flood Stage
04:04:00 The Passover: 40 Years to the Day
04:11:00 Paul Knew Christ in the Flesh
04:16:00 The Period of the Judges Begins
04:21:00 Israel's Roller Coaster in Judges
04:29:00 Solomon's Empire & the Abrahamic Covenant
04:33:00 The Divided Kingdom: Rehoboam & Ten Tribes
04:41:00 The Queen of Heaven & Israel's Idolatry
04:49:00 Captivity & Satanic Powers in High Places
04:58:00 The Ten Tribes Aren't Lost
05:07:00 The Parable of the Vineyard
05:12:00 Dead Sea Scrolls & Biblical Archaeology
05:19:00 Ezra & the Return from Babylon
05:28:00 Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall & Daniel's Prophecy
05:35:00 Jerusalem Trodden Down by Gentiles
05:38:00 Israel Still Under Gentile Control Today
Scripture
ExodusExodus 40RuthRuth 2Ruth 2:3JohnActsActs 16:13Acts 16:13-14NumbersNumbers 10Numbers 10:111 JohnHebrewsHebrews 9:22DeuteronomyDeuteronomy 28-30JudgesJudges 4Judges 4:29
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