Description
This Book is an in-depth biblical study explaining the Old Testament Tabernacle as a divinely designed structure rich with spiritual symbolism, each material, color, and furnishing representing aspects of God’s plan of salvation and the believer’s spiritual journey. Drawing on scriptural references and historical insights, Frey interprets the Tabernacle’s design, construction, and rituals as prophetic pictures of Christ, the Church, and the path to divine fellowship.
Print Length
770
Language
English
Publisher
Chicago Bible Students
The book is a comprehensive biblical exposition of the Old Testament Tabernacle, explaining its construction, layout, furnishings, materials, colors, and rituals as deeply symbolic representations of God’s plan of salvation. It draws extensively from scriptural references to connect each element of the Tabernacle with spiritual truths fulfilled in Christ and the believer’s relationship with God.
The Tabernacle was not only a place of worship but the visible sign of God’s presence among His people.
It foreshadows Christ as the ultimate “dwelling place” of God on earth (John 1:14), and by extension, the Church as His spiritual house.
Gold: Divine nature, glory, and purity.
Silver: Redemption through Christ’s sacrifice.
Brass: Judgment and endurance.
Blue: Heavenly origin.
Purple: Royalty of Christ.
Scarlet: Sacrificial blood and redemption.
Fine Linen: Righteousness and purity.
Acacia Wood: Humanity of Christ, incorruptibility.
Outer Court: Represents justification by faith; includes the Brazen Altar (sacrifice) and Laver (cleansing).
Holy Place: Symbolizes sanctification and fellowship; contains the Lampstand (light of the Word), Table of Showbread (spiritual nourishment), and Altar of Incense (prayer and worship).
Most Holy Place: God’s presence; contains the Ark of the Covenant and Mercy Seat, pointing to full communion with God through Christ’s atonement.
The High Priest typifies Christ, our mediator.
Daily sacrifices and annual feasts illustrate ongoing and ultimate atonement.
The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16) is highlighted as the central prophetic picture of Christ’s redemptive work.
Numbers like 3 (divine perfection), 7 (spiritual completeness), and 12 (God’s government) are woven into the design and measurements.
The believer’s journey mirrors movement from the Outer Court (justification) into the Holy Place (sanctification) and ultimately the Most Holy Place (glorification).
The Tabernacle invites believers to deeper fellowship, consecration, and transformation into God’s likeness.
Anton Frey closes by emphasizing that the Tabernacle is far more than an ancient structure—it is a divinely designed picture of God’s plan for redemption, fellowship, and transformation. Every detail, from its materials to its rituals, points to Christ’s work and the believer’s spiritual progression toward God’s presence.
Just as Israel journeyed through the Outer Court, Holy Place, and Most Holy Place, Christians are called to move from initial faith and cleansing, into deeper sanctification, and ultimately into the fullness of communion with God. The Tabernacle stands as a timeless blueprint for understanding salvation, worship, and the believer’s consecrated walk with the Lord.
