Royal Priesthood #3

Tabernacle Prayer

1. Introduction:

· 1 Peter 2:5 “ – a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God”.

· God sees us as holy = consecrated or set apart for a special purpose.   

· Priesthood ð People called to enter the presence of God and commune with him.

· Priest = OT picture = a person with a special call, special role.

· We are called to offer up sacrifices (something costly) – not natural but spiritual.

· Acceptable = well received, approved, awaited with anticipation.

· What are these sacrifices?

Hebrew 13:15  “Let us offer up a sacrifice of praise continually”

1. Fruit of our lips ð Vocal, spoken – arising from within from a grateful heart.

2. Giving thanks ð homologeo = to speak same as, to confess the Word of God.

2. The Tabernacle of Moses – a Pattern:

Hebrews 9:1-9

· There are more chapters in the Bible about the Tabernacle than any other subject.

· The Tabernacle was a tent where the presence and glory of God dwell.

· Hebrews 8:5  - an example and shadow of heavenly things.

- Example = 5203 = a pattern for instruction or warning or imitation.

- Shadow = 4639 = outline or shape of the real thing.

- Moses was warned to make it exactly according to the pattern shown by God.

- Pattern = a die, a stamp, a statue, a sample, a model.

· Hebrews 9: 8  The Holy Ghost signifying by this . . . .

- Signify   = to make it plain by these words.

- Figure   = parable, picture, illustration with a spiritual application.

· Tabernacle:

1. The dwelling place for God.

2. Made up of 3 areas – outer court – Holy Place – Holiest.

3. Containing 7 pieces of furniture.

· Man = a 3 part being:           Body = Outer Court                         -  not covered

(1 Thessalonians 5:23)                        Soul   = Holy Place               -  covered

Spirit  = Holiest of Holies      -  covered

· Mark 12:30  “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and with all your strength.

·   God desires we love him with every part of our being.

·   Tabernacle furniture and rooms give a pattern for approaching

    God.

·   1^st Your body  - then your soul – then your spirit.

·   All 3 parts are important – they make up whom you are.

·   Move your body – focus your soul – engage/worship spirit to spirit.

· Corporate Worship:

1. Body       -  Strong songs, clapping, dancing, shouting, rhythm.

2. Soul         -  Proclaim who God is; focus your mind, emotions, will.

3. Spirit        - Flowing spontaneous tongues, spirit songs – Prophetic

                        Word.

John 4:24  Worship in Spirit – inner man and truth.

3. Pattern of Prayer from Tabernacle:

1)  Body:

      a)  Outer Court       - one door, one entrance, one way  ð Jesus

                                        - body is visible, not covered.

      b)  Brass Altar  - place animals slain, bloodshed for sin ð V - sacrifice                                     Jesus.

Psalm 100:4  “Enter gates with thanks giving – into courts with

                                    Praise”.

· Thanksgiving = to extend hands, confess, praise.

· Praise                         = to boast celebrant.

ð Praise ð   assertive, strong bold, active, sound/action.

ð   Praise the Lord for what He has done.

· ◦  Free from sin ◦  From Satan ◦  From Curses ◦  From Sickness

    ◦  Free from Poverty.

· Access to God – Acknowledge the Power Of The Blood.

c) Brass lower  - made from brass mirrors, water for cleansing.

· Jesus is the one who cleanses us.

· Commit your body to Him, hands – works, feet – walk.

· Romans 12:1 - present your body.

· Commit yourself to live right – present all of your body to serve.

2.  Soul: 

· Holy Place – covered area, not visible, like the soul.

· Soul = mind – emotions – will – all must be involved.

a) Table of Bread - Jesus is the bread of Life or Source – Fresh each day.

· Focus on your mind/thoughts upon Christ.

· Acknowledge who He is to you.

· Confess of what the Word of God says. 

b)  Candle Stick  - New oil, lamps illuminating pronding fire = Holy Spirit.

· Activate the life of the Holy Spirit within you.

· Pray strongly in tongues – express the life – burn strongly.

· Let the Holy Spirit convict of your sin and restore passion.

· Don’t be dominated by emotions – let the negatives go, burn strongly.

· Acknowledge/Confess Holy Spirit           - Fruit in your life (Galatians 5)

· Set your affection upon God        - Manifestations (Isaiah 11)

                                                                  - Giftings flowing (1 Cor. 12)

c)  Altar Incense - hot coals of fire and incense = clouds of smoke

                                =  Jesus our Intercessor.

· Altar = a place of sacrifice – commitment.

· Determine with your will to praise God.  Jesus thoughts.

· Focus on who Jesus is!  Choose – begin to praise Him strongly.

·  Purpose to Praise – to engage God with all your heart, all your soul and al your mind and all your strength.

· The Body Moves – The Soul Focuses - The Spirit is Released to Engage and Commune with God.