The Tabernacle building itself was a simple box-like structure, 10 cubits wide, 10 cubits high and 30 cubits long. That corresponds to 15 feet wide, 15 feet high and 45 feet long. It was not imposing in size—being smaller in height, width and length than the average home. This building was divided into two compartments. The first was called the Holy and was 20 cubits long. The second was called the Most Holy and was a perfect cube measuring 10 x 10 x 10 cubits.

Gold covered the walls of the Tabernacle structure. These beautiful gold-covered walls were hidden from outside view by a series of coverings, some of cloth, some of animal skins.

Surrounding this structure was a large enclosed area called the Court, which was 50 cubits by 100 cubits. The curtain surrounding this courtyard was 5 cubits high—about 7-1/2 feet. This curtain prevented those outside in the Camp area from seeing into the Court.

The furnishings, the manner in which they were used, and other clues from the Bible lead us to the following conclusions about this fascinating arrangement designed and instituted for our instruction by God Himself:

(1) The Court

represents the condition of faith, entered into by all of those who recognize the sacrifice of Jesus.

(2) The Holy

represents the present dwelling place of all “New Creatures in Christ Jesus”—Christians.

2 Corinthians 5:17; These follow in the footsteps of Jesus and serve God in the present life through a covenant made with Him by sacrifice. Psalms 50:5; 1 Peter 2:21

(3) The Most Holy

represents the presence of God— even Heaven itself—the meeting place between God and man.