CLEANSING-1
The Ordinance for the Bronze Laver-Exodus 30:17-21.
Positioned between the Altar and the entrance to the Tabernacle-Exodus 40:7. A person would first come to the Altar of Sacrifice before proceeding to the Laver and then to the Tabernacle for
worship.
The Altar of Sacrifice speaks of the Cross where the sinner finds forgiveness from sin and makes peace with God. The Laver speaks of the need for the daily cleansing from the defilement a
person meets in the world.
The Priests had to wash their hands and feet before going in to minister to the Lord. Remember, we are made Kings and Priests to God. Kings rule over people and Priests minister and intercede.
Feet & Hands. They speak of our walk and relationships in this world. The need for cleansing from the daily defilement - John 13:10. If we rolled in the pollution of the world, that would be sinful.
Water in the Laver. Represents the Word of cleansing - Ephesians 5:25-26. We are called to minister from a cleansed heart - Revelation 1:5-6.
The Laver was made from the mirrors of the women assembling before the Tabernacle -Exodus 38:8. As the Priests washed their hands, they could see their reflection in the water -the cleansing work of the Word upon us -John 15:3.
God made it clear that they should wash before sacrificing or going into the Holy Place to minister, 'Lest they die' . Failure to cleanse would bring death. A message of warning for us. We cannot offer sacrifices or serve our God from a heart not cleansed from sin or the pollution of the world-
Hebrews 13:15.
N.B. Greek Text (Nestle) reads λυσαντι=loosed in Rev.1:5.
The Ordinance for the Bronze Laver-Exodus 30:17-21.
Positioned between the Altar and the entrance to the Tabernacle-Exodus 40:7. A person would first come to the Altar of Sacrifice before proceeding to the Laver and then to the Tabernacle for
worship.
The Altar of Sacrifice speaks of the Cross where the sinner finds forgiveness from sin and makes peace with God. The Laver speaks of the need for the daily cleansing from the defilement a
person meets in the world.
The Priests had to wash their hands and feet before going in to minister to the Lord. Remember, we are made Kings and Priests to God. Kings rule over people and Priests minister and intercede.
Feet & Hands. They speak of our walk and relationships in this world. The need for cleansing from the daily defilement - John 13:10. If we rolled in the pollution of the world, that would be sinful.
Water in the Laver. Represents the Word of cleansing - Ephesians 5:25-26. We are called to minister from a cleansed heart - Revelation 1:5-6.
The Laver was made from the mirrors of the women assembling before the Tabernacle -Exodus 38:8. As the Priests washed their hands, they could see their reflection in the water -the cleansing work of the Word upon us -John 15:3.
God made it clear that they should wash before sacrificing or going into the Holy Place to minister, 'Lest they die' . Failure to cleanse would bring death. A message of warning for us. We cannot offer sacrifices or serve our God from a heart not cleansed from sin or the pollution of the world-
Hebrews 13:15.
N.B. Greek Text (Nestle) reads λυσαντι=loosed in Rev.1:5.
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