Tabernacle: Bronze Altar

“And without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” Hebrews 9:22 NIV

What do you notice first when entering someone’s home? At our house we live “country style”. That means everyone uses the backdoor and enters the kitchen first. You can’t miss the big oak table in the middle of the room. Its “much used” appearance speaks of family, a lot of family, over a long time. It sends a message about our home, not just our house.

In the Old Testament God told Moses to build a tabernacle where God would dwell among His people. There were seven items of furniture in this tabernacle. Only two of the items could be seen by all the people, three by the priestly family and two by the high priest alone. The first item was the bronze altar. That was where the sacrifices were made.

This is singularly important. When we come to God we must come through His Son who is the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Jesus said, “I Am the Way . . . no one comes to the Father but by Me.”  Our entrance to God is only one way, through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ. God placed for everyone to see what was of singular importance to His home – the sacrifice of His Son. Without the blood of Christ there is no admission to the home of God.

Dear Father, Thank You for providing the only way for me to come to You. Amen. 

The Friday Benediction

Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend.  Amen

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