The altar stands for the Cross. The people of Israel were strictly forbidden to offer any sacrifice other than on this altar. "ANY SUBSTITUTE FOR CALVARY IS SPIRITUALLY FATAL!"*
The altar was partially made of wood (humanity of Christ) serving as a reminder that Jesus became a human so that he could undergo all the same testings that we do, yet he did not sin.
The altar was five cubits square, showing that God's grace is for everyone. The horns represent power. Jesus' blood is the only thing that has the power to cleanse us from our sins. It is equally accessible to everyone and has the same power for everyone.
*Hersberger, Ervin N. (2010) Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle. Harrisonburg, VA: Vision Publishers.
MEMORY VERSES
Sin's Penalty
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Sin's Penalty
Sin's Penalty
Hebrews 9:27
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement.
Hebrews 9:27
Sin's Penalty
Sin's Penalty
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