Tabernacle
Other than Moses, only one person could enter the Holy of Holies. Who was that person?
The High Priest
Who was the first to receive instruction for the building of the tabernacle?
Moses
Who were the first people to be commanded to offer animal sacrifice?
Adam and Eve
Who gave all the material to build the tabernacle?
All the people of Israel
How long did Israel travel in the wilderness?
40 yrs
What separated the Holy of Holies from the rest of the tabernacle?
The Veil
The priests of the Tabernacle came from which tribe?
Levi
Why did the Israelites sacrifice animals at the tabernacle?
Helped them receive forgiveness of their sins.
Who were the only ones to carry the Ark of the Covenant?
The Priests
On which side did the Israelites enter the tabernacle?
East
On one day a year the high priest would offer sacrifices on behalf of the people entering the tabernacle alone. What was this day called?
Day of Atonement
At the veil, the High Priest would burn incense. The scented smoke would ascend to heaven. What did this represent?
Prayers of the people ascending to God
When Christ came to the Americas he put an end to animal sacrifices but commanded we should offer up a different sacrifice to him. What was it?
Broken heart and a contrite spirit
Where did God give Moses the pattern for the tabernacle?
Mt. Sinai
The Priests wore white symbolizing what?
Purity
Within the tabernacle, the presence of God was represented by what object?
The Ark of The Covenant
What is the name of the candlestick or lampstand in the tabernacle and for extra points what did it represent?
Menorah. The light of God, the Holy Ghost, and the role of the Church as a bearer of light in a dark world
When an Israelite brought an animal to the altar at the tabernacle what were some important characteristics of the animal for it to be an acceptable sacrifice?
Male, spotless, unblemished, and the firstlings of their flocks.
What was written on the Priest's turban?
Holy to the Lord
Who was the first High Priest?
Aaron
What was the purpose of the tabernacle and what do we have today that is similar in purpose to the tabernacle?
A portable, sacred sanctuary designed for God to dwell among His people, serving as a focal point for worship, covenant renewal, and ordinances.
The Temple
What did the the laver or basin of water represent in the tabernacle?
Essential spiritual cleansing, repentance, and the baptismal covenant required for individuals to become pure before entering God's presence
On what object would the High Priest sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice that came from the altar upon?
Ark of the Covenant. On the lid or mercy seat
What is the covering lid of the Ark of the Covenant called?
Mercy Seat or seat of Atonement
What was inside the Ark of the Covenant?
The two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments given to Moses, a pot of manna, and Aaron’s rod that blossomed