Types, Copes, Shadows and Examples are all neat ways to look at the Word of God.
A type is a way of looking at one thing and getting some understanding of something different but in some way alike.
The Ark of the Covenant was where God's justice and judgement toward sin was satisfied.
The Contents and their Symbolism
The Tablets of Stone
The Golden Pot of Manna
Aaron’s Rod that budded
The Mercy Seat was a plate of pure gold
Nothing but Deity could offer saving mercy
In the New Testament this Mercy Seat or atonement cover is spoken of twice.
The Table for the Shew-bread
The Table made of wood represented Jesus in the flesh.
Completely overlaid with pure gold reminds us of His continuing deity.
The Tabernacle Curtains
This curtain symbolizes the righteousness which Jesus
wrought for us by His earthly ministry.
Fine linen
typifies personal righteousness
typifies the sinless life of Christ
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