the altar of incense

The Altar of IncenseLearning From The

Old Testament Tabernacle

Footstep #6 Ex. 30:1-10, 34-38, 37:25-28

Position: Before the Veil

Meaning of Position:

Hebrews 7:25

Jesus our intercessor

Meaning of 4 Horns:

I John 2:1

Power of prayer in His name

Meaning of Staves & Rings:

I Timothy 2:8

God is everywhere in prayer

The Altar identifies us with our advocate - Jesus

Exodus 30:10

Jesus advocates for us, and our approach in prayer is on

the basis of His grace!

It had to be sprinkled with blood first!

Exodus 30:34-38

The way the incense was made was only for that

specific purpose. It was not for man; it was for God!

Frankincense symbolizes the Ascension of Christ

Nadab and Abihu – Strange FireLev. 10:1 / Num. 3:4 /

One Cannot come to God on his own merits; the only access to God is through Jesus Christ!

The Ministry of the Altar:

Adoration – Priest always came with thanksgiving.

Hebrews 13:15

The Ministry of the Altar:

Intercession – Psalm 141:2

Jesus makes this connection with the spiritual realm

possible!

The Ministry of the Altar:

As we read earlier … the burning of incense, as with the light of the candlestick,

was to be continual.

Thankful Prayer

Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

2Th 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Col 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which

passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and

minds through Christ Jesus.

In quick review of the Holy Place we have learned:

Candlestick: Secret of Illumination

Table of Shewbread:Source of Satisfaction

Altar of Incense:Strength of Intercession

Question to YOU:

How are you stacking up to the first 6 Footprints of the

Faithful?