Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short

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