Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short
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We know exactly how many cubits long and how<br />
many cubits wide <strong>the</strong> structure was. We know <strong>the</strong><br />
color of <strong>the</strong> curtains, <strong>the</strong> height of <strong>the</strong> walls, <strong>the</strong><br />
glory of <strong>the</strong> ceiling, <strong>the</strong> splendor of <strong>the</strong> ark overlaid<br />
with gold. We know about <strong>the</strong> shovels, <strong>the</strong> basins,<br />
<strong>the</strong> fleshhooks, <strong>the</strong> firepans. But <strong>the</strong> question is, do<br />
we understand God's purpose in giving <strong>the</strong><br />
tabernacle service to His people? Does <strong>the</strong> remnant<br />
comprehend <strong>the</strong> irreconcilable conflict between sin<br />
and righteousness which is displayed in <strong>the</strong><br />
sanctuary service? Do <strong>the</strong> words of <strong>the</strong> true Lamb<br />
mean very much to us, when He said, "I came not<br />
to call <strong>the</strong> righteous, but sinners" (Luke 5:32)?<br />
We need to see that it was people, human<br />
beings like ourselves, that held <strong>the</strong> interest of God<br />
and His Son. The entire human race provided a<br />
reason for <strong>the</strong> sanctuary service, for all are sinners.<br />
Israel of old needed to understand this and this is<br />
<strong>the</strong> need of modern Israel, for we too have<br />
confused "acts" with basic sin. Along with our<br />
spiritual ancestors we are burdened with old<br />
covenant concepts. The service God gave was<br />
concerned with <strong>the</strong> "blotting out" of sin and this<br />
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