There were five erect columns at the door of the Tabernacle Of Meeting. “You shall make a screen for the door of the tabernacle, woven of blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, made by a weaver. And you shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold; their hooks shall be gold, and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.” Exodus 26:36-37. (NKJV). The door of the Tabernacle of Meeting represents Christ. “Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.” John 10:7. The colors of the screen portray different characteristics of the Saviour. The blue symbolizes His royalty. The purple His Priestly Ministry and the red his atoning sacrifice. The five pillars at the door of the Holy Place represent the five wise virgins. Jesus referred to them when He spoke about those who would be ready for His appearance at the end of time. Five is a number that appears repeatedly not only in the Tabernacle Of Meeting, but also within the Outer Court, and The Fence around the Court. The five sockets of bronze signify that only those who accepted the gospel of Moses would be permitted to enter The Tabernacle of Meeting.
What exactly is the meaning of this number? Because the twenty Posts on the northern and southern sides of the fence and those on the eastern and western sides of the same. Are not only 5 cubits high, but are also 5 cubits apart. Furthermore, The Brazen Altar’s dimensions are 5 cubits by 5 cubits. The only rational conclusion is that the number 5 represents the five books of Moses. Namely, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. All of the Posts in The Fence around the Outer Court are covered with brass. The Altar of Burnt Offering is also covered with Brass. Upon the four sides of this very same Brazen Altar, the blood of the Burnt, Trespass, and Fellowship offerings are continually sprinkled. The blood of the Sin-offering is always poured out at its base. The total length of the longest sides (North and South) of the Fence around the Court is 100 cubits. The total width of the two shortest sides (East and West) is 50 cubits. The number 100 is easily obtained by multiplying 10 X 10.
Why have I selected the number 10 for this purpose? Because it’s a recurring number throughout the Bible. The Patriarch Job had 10 children. Jehovah sent rain upon the antediluvian world for 40 days and 40 nights, 10 X 4. The Lord Almighty predicted that ancient Israel would be subjected to Egyptian bondage for 400 years, 40 X 10. Twelve spies went into the land of Canaan but 10 returned with a negative report. Although there were twelve tribes of Israel, 10 went down into apostasy. Moses was driven out of Egypt at the age of 40, 4 X 10. He was given a divine commission at the age of 80, 8 X 10. Members of the Human Race have 10 fingers and 10 toes and God gave us 10 Commandments to govern our lives. Ancient Israel was sentenced by the divine potentate to wander in the wilderness for 40 years, 4 X 10. He also sent 10 plagues upon ancient Egypt. Ten is the number that represents Humanity.
Since the brazen Altar is continually being sprinkled with blood to cleanse it. It’s also the same dimension as the brass-covered posts around the Fence. Then it’s rational to conclude that they are one and the same people. At different stages in the salvation continuum. Furthermore, the posts are covered/enclosed with a white fabric made from goat hair. The blood of the animals being sprinkled represents the blood of Christ. The white fabric/cloth surrounding the posts represents the righteousness of Christ. There is a clear and distinct declaration being made when one carefully observes this arrangement. Viz., MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RACE, WHO KEEP THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (10X10), AND WHO ARE ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN THE GOSPEL OF MOSES (5), ARE THOSE AND ONLY THOSE WHO WILL BE CLEANSED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS AND COVERED WITH HIS LIFE. What a sobering, frightening and terrifying thought? This is the only methodology of salvation taught in scripture! There is no other thoroughfare to Heaven!
This conclusion is reinforced by the fact that the tribe of Levi alone was camped around the four sides of the Outer Court. This was the only tribe that remained faithful to the worship of Jehovah during the apostasy beneath Mount Sinai. When Aaron was prevailed upon by a large mob, to construct a golden calf. Which Israelites from eleven of the other tribes actually worshipped. Leading The Lord Almighty to threaten the extermination of the entire nation but for Moses’ intercession. The prophet Moses and the priests were camped on the Eastern side of the Outer Court. The other four families encamped on the Western, Northern, and Southern sides were all Levites. It is interesting to note that the Outer Court is shaped like a parallelogram. Accordingly, the total area of this figure can be easily calculated by adding all four sides together. 100+100+50+50 = 300. This number (300 cubits), was the length of Noah’s Ark. The width of the Outer Court was 50 cubits, which was also the width of Noah’s Ark. These numbers imply that this Court and all the rites and ceremonies performed therein. Is God’s final warning/invitation to Humanity. Once probation closes there will be severe and catastrophic judgments without mercy. Just as occurred after Noah and his family entered the Ark.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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