Journal Through the Bible: Week 15 Wednesday

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Exodus chapter 27

Does God make any promises in this chapter?

• None

Are there any references to Jesus?

• The fire upon the altar completely consumed the burnt offering made for the atonement of sin. Jesus, our God Who is a consuming fire, completely consumed the sins of our guilt.
• The priests who performed the ceremonies were types of Christ, our High Priest.

Are there any references to eternal events?

• The fire for burnt offerings upon the brazen altar was kindled by God and was not to go out. At the end of time God will kindle a fire to destroy all the wickedness of the world. God promised not to destroy the world ever again by a world-wide flood, but also promised that this world would eventually be consumed by fire. (See this article - scroll down - to read how the ashes from the offerings will be represented in the events of the final days.

Does God issue any commands?

• God commanded them to make an altar and dishes for it according to the pattern that He described
• God commanded them to make hangings and pillars for the sides of the court according to His pattern
• God commanded pure olive oil to be given so that the lamp would constantly burn