Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant!
2.5 X 1.5 X 1.5 Cubits (1 cubit=1.5 feet=18 inches)
(roughly the size of the altar table in church!)
Made of Shittim Wood overlaid with gold within and outside.
On which there are 2 Cherubims facing each other with wings stretched over the mercy seat.

Symbolism:
Throne of God
God's Glory
Presence of God
A picture of Jesus Chrsit
Location:
Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle)
Contains:
Two tablets with the Ten Commandments
Rod of Aaron
Pot of manna

The Priests would enter on the Day of Atonement to sprinkle blood on the mercy seat. This represented the the forgiveness of sins and the atoning grace of God. No one else was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies and no one was to touch the Ark. When the Tabernacle moved, the Ark was covered and carried by the rods. The Levites were the special tribe to receive the honour of carrying the Ark of the Covenant each time the Israelites moved. The Ark was a symbol of God's presence and power. Eg. when the Isralites wanted to cross the river Jordan, the Priests stepped in the water while carrying the Ark, and the waters parted and they crossed on dry ground. (Joshua 3)


Tabernacle (studying it more on the 15th)
(roughly the size of our church!)

Indeed we have the previledge to see the rough size of the tabernacle every sunday in church!...let us remember it well.

More coming soon!!