Royal Priesthood #4

Royal Priesthood #4

Tabernacle Prayer

1. Introduction:

Hebrews 13:5 “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise continually, that is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

· Every believer is called to be a priest to God ð with a strong affective prayer life.

· Sacrifice = 2378 = to breath hard, costly offering ð effort that costs you.

i) Fruit of our lips ð verbal, spoken out loud – arising from grateful heart – “to thank”.

ii) Giving thanks = 3670 = homologeo = to acknowledge, speak the same as the Word of God.

· Must learn how to use the Word of God in prayer, pray in agreement with the Word (Philemon 6)

· Tabernacle gives a pattern or skeleton for effective prayer.

· Hebrews 11:23-24 “-- the patterns of things in the heavens - - forgives of the true

- The Tabernacle of Moses was made according to a specific pattern God gave.

- Pattern = 5263 = an example, to show in front of eyes.

- Figure = 499 = a representative, counterpart.

ð The Natural Tabernacle has a representative of the real.

· The service or ministry of the Priest gives a pattern or outline for prayer.

2. The Brazen Altar:

Hebrews 10:19 “Having boldness to enter the holiest of holies by the Blood of Jesus.”

Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith.”

- Hold fast = 2722 = to get a strong grip in, seize, strongly hold onto.

- Profession = 3670 = homologea = confession, speak, same as.

- Boldness = 3954 = outspoken, strong speaking, fearless confidence.

è Proclaim the Benefits of the Cross and the Blood:

· Confess who Jesus is o you - Saviour, Lord.

· Confess what the Blood has done for you - - -

* Forgive * Redeemed from Sin * Satan

* Poverty * Sickness * Curses

· Confess the blessings obtained.

* Accepted * Child of Go

* Authority over all the works from darkness:

- Blessed - Access to God - Healing - Success

· Strong and bold assertive statements mixed with thanks.

3. The Brazen Laver:

Romans 12:1 “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God which is your responsible service.”

· Present = 3936 = to stand alongside, covenant, to set in place.

è Present parts of your body for cleansing and for holy living:

• Mind/Imagination * Mouth * Works of hand

• Ears * Desires * Walk – daily activity

• Eyes * Will

· Acknowledge the presence of any defilement and ask for cleansing.

· Present each part of your body for holy living.

4. The Golden Candle Stick:

· Exodus 30:7 “- - every morning when he dresses the lamps.”

Dress = 3190 = to cause to burn strongly i.e. trim the wick of.

· Matthew 25:4 “ - - the wisetook _oil in their vesselswith their lamps.”

· The daily responsibility of the priest was to trim the wick and fill with oil so that the Holy place lit up.

è Fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit and Surrender to Him:

a) Acknowledge the Holy Spirit – any offence to Him.

(Ephesians 4:29 / 1 Thessalonians 5:19)

b) Pray in Tongues – Build the spirit man. (Jude 29)

c) Acknowledge anointing. (Luke 4:18 / Isaiah 11:2)

* Spirit of the Lord * Wisdom * Understanding

* Council * Might * Knowledge

* Fear of the Lord

d) Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)

* Love * Joy * Peace * Longsuffering

* Gentleness * Goodness * Faith * Meekness

* Temperance

e) Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-10)

5. Table of Show Bread:

John 6:33 “The bread of heaven which is comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. I am the Bread of Life.”

· Bread – sustains life – it’s the basic food of every nation on the earth.

(a)è Acknowledge Christ as our source – He meets all our needs:

* Lord my Provider - Jehovah Jireh Gen 22:1-14

* Lord my Righteousness - Jehovah Tsidkem 2 Cor 5:21

* Lord my Shepard - Jehovah Rah Psalm 23:1

* Lord my Healer - Jehovah Raphi Ex 15 :26

* Lord my Peace - Jehovah Sharlom Eph 2:14 -16

* Lord my Banner - Jehovah Nissi Ex 17:8-15

* Lord ever with me - Jehovah Shunma Matt 28:20

(b) è Acknowledge we are Part of His Body – the Church:

1 Corinthians 10:17 “We being many are one bread.”

6. Golden Alter Incense:

Exodus 30:7 “- - burn sweet incense every morning.”

Revelation 8:3 “ - - the prayer of all the saints.”

· Incense was put upon burning hot coals of fire from the brass altar.

· Clouds of smoke billowed up when incense are put on the coals.

(a) è Praise and gratitude to the Lord – Tongues/English

(b) è Intersession for needs of others – Tongues/English

Note: Priest had 12 Stones on his breastplate - one for each tribe in his heart. (Exodus 28:29)

7. Ark of the Covenant:

Exodus 25:22 “there I will meet you and commune with you”

(a) è Worship and waiting on the Lord.

(b) è Listening and Journaling.