Lee
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Post by Lee on Feb 20, 2014 3:38:33 GMT
As one entered from the East, they would first encounter the Bronze altar, where the sacrifices were burnt, demonstrating to God that we recognize we are sinful people worthy of death. The altar represents Christ (Heb 13:10 We have an altar...), and it is through him that we can proceed to the next step.
The next item is the Bronze laver, which represents Baptism.
To try and enter and be with God any other way, results in DEATH (they shall wash with water, that they die not Exo 30:20). This washing allows one to enter the "Holy Place", where we are now- allowing our incense (prayer) to flow to heaven, using the light of the word to light our way. Looking forward to the time we can enter the "most Holy" and become One with God as Christ is now.
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Post by jopa on Feb 20, 2014 16:39:03 GMT
Here is a question for you: In what location of the tabernacle would Cornelius be placed right before Peter came to him and informed him about the gospel?
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Lee
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Post by Lee on Feb 21, 2014 1:26:32 GMT
Good question, and the answer goes back to one of my previous questions (about does God only hear prayers from those in the Holy Place). It appears Cornelius wasn't baptized until after he talked with Peter, which would make you think he was in the outer court coming to the altar. (Do you agree?)
He had yet to approach the Lavar (baptism), to have his sins washed away.
John 9:31 "Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth."
Yet God heard Cornelius: Acts 10:4 "Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God."
I suspect Cornelius fit into the latter part of John 9:31 .."worshipper of God, and doeth his will".
A similar question comes up, does God hear our children/bible students when they pray?
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