What was the twofold purpose of the tabernacle? See v8, 22 in particular. Answer: The tabernacle was to be a dwelling place for God as well as the ark. Also it was to be the place of atonement. The Ark was kept in the most holy place and Moses would go in to sprinkle blood to seek atonement for himself, his family, and the tribes of Israel.
Notice the three articles of furniture described in this chapter, but observe specially the ark and what is said of it in verses 20, 22. What if the significance of the fact that only above the mercy seat could God and man meet and commune together? Cf. 1 John 2:1-2. Answer: I am not sure. I have some ideas but I need to look at it some more.
Note. Verses 17-22. The ‘atonement cover’ (or mercy seat o propitiatory covering) was a slab of pure gold, with cherubim at either end. This acted as a lid on the ark, covering the tables of testimony inside. On it the high priest sprinkled blood to make atonement. Cf. Lev 16:15-16.
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