Blueprint for the Kingdom: The Purpose of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

by Lerry W. Fogle

Publisher:

Lerry W. Fogle

, 2011

Overview

The kingdom of God is introduced and comes alive in the heart of the Old Testament through the tabernacle story in the wilderness journey of the Israelites. Given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai, the detailed plans of the tabernacle, that accompanied the Hebrew people in the desert and provided a central dwelling place for God in their midst, is the very blueprint for the kingdom of God and kingdom living.

Extensive biblical text about the tabernacle (fifty chapters) begs for closer examination and application by children of God. The materials, construction, and ministry within the tabernacle of old were all shadows of the kingdom.

For example, the Levitical high priest foreshadowed our High Priest, Jesus, who gave himself as a one-time, forever sacrifice on the cross. The rest of the Levitical priesthood foreshadowed the royal priesthood of 1 Peter 2: followers of Jesus who serve God and the world with their whole hearts. The tabernacle building foreshadowed every believer forming the household or dwelling place of God. These and dozens of other spiritual applications are made within these pages.

Many Christians read about the shadows, merely images of something real, but then fail to see the reality in the kingdom. Read about that tabernacle and be instructed in God's purposes for your life. Each chapter in this book concludes with practical, challenging truths about the kingdom for each of us. Come along on the journey and find expanded meaning and purpose for your life.

Key Features

• List of illustrations
• Includes notes on each chapter
• List of references

Contents

• Preparing to Study the Tabernacle
• Examination of Tabernacle Components and Their Meaning
• Examination of the Priesthood and It's Meaning
• Further Application of Kingdom Truths

Top Highlights

“The first two, the tabernacle and temple, were only temporary. To accomplish kingdom purposes, Christ and the Church have now become the eternal home for the Spirit of God through the work of the Cross.” (Page 7)

“The lesson was clear—there is no safety outside of the presence of God.” (Page 11)

“In the original blueprint and model we see the kind of personal sacrifice that God is calling each of us to make to enter His presence and to have God’s presence dwell in us. We see the cleansing that must preface our entrance into the Holy Place. We observe the communion we must have with Christ and His Body. We see the very presence of God. And, most, importantly, we perceive the need for worship of God, and service to God and humanity.” (Page 7)

“But when Jesus came to the earth, his ministry would change everything with respect to the true house of God. With Jesus’ ministry, his ascension back into heaven, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, construction of the kingdom was well underway. God now dwells in the Church, the New Covenant house of God.” (Page 7)

“The tabernacle was designed by God to be portable because He knew Moses and his entourage would be moving from place to place in the wilderness for forty years, before they would be allowed to enter Canaan. All during their wilderness adventure, the tabernacle was transported by the Kohathites, a family of the tribe of Levi.” (Page 10)

Product Details

• Title: Blueprint for the Kingdom: The Purpose of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness
• Author: Lerry W. Fogle
• Publisher: Lerry W. Fogle
• Publication Date: 2011
• Pages: 224

About Lerry W. Fogle

Lerry W. Fogle is a graduate of Bethany Theological Seminary and holds an MBA in church business administration from California Baptist University. Lerry is a servant of Jesus Christ, now retired from pastoral work and denominational leadership in the Church of the Brethren. He is a teacher, preacher, and author.