TABERNACLE Quick Facts no.1
In the process of studying and preparing messages for the current series on the tabernacle of the Old Testament, I am amazed by the great depth of information on this subject. It seems inexhaustible. There is more to be learned than I can possibly share in the preaching of the messages. This, then, is the first of a series of posts to share additional thoughts on this great subject. Perhaps they will serve as a catalyst for your further study.
The tabernacle is a clear picture of redemption through Jesus Christ Heb. 9:11-12, and it was the focal point of Israel’s encampment as they journeyed through the wilderness. For such an essential focus of community and spiritual life the tabernacle enclosure was quite small measuring 150 ft. in length by 75ft. wide.
Despite it’s small size and drab outward appearance the tabernacle was lavishly appointed within and may be the costliest structure for its size that has ever been built. For example, the golden lampstand alone at today’s trading price for gold would be worth in excess of one million dollars! 
Now try to imagine a fifteen-by-forty-five-foot house, constructed of three tons of gold, five tons of silver, four tons of brass, and an assortment of jewels, fine wood, and fancy tapestries. That is exactly what the tabernacle proper was.
The astronomical cost might be thought by some to be a great waste, but for us who believe it is an indication of the value we must place in God’s glory and His wonderful plan of salvation! This is a picture of the tremendous spiritual wealth that is the possession of the redeemed. “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” I Cor. 5:7
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