Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short
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of <strong>the</strong> Lord: Even he shall build <strong>the</strong> temple of <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord" (Zechariah 6:12, 13). "There was a<br />
tabernacle made . . . which is called <strong>the</strong> sanctuary"<br />
(Hebrews 9:2). The Architect is concerned that His<br />
"church," His "house," His "temple," be built on a<br />
heavenly foundation without defects:<br />
His church is to be a temple built after <strong>the</strong><br />
divine similitude, and <strong>the</strong> angelic architect has<br />
brought his golden measuring rod from heaven that<br />
every stone may be hewed and squared by <strong>the</strong><br />
divine measurement, and polished to shine as an<br />
emblem of heaven, radiating in all directions <strong>the</strong><br />
bright clear beams of <strong>the</strong> Sun of Righteousness.<br />
Can we appreciate our special place? The<br />
"house of God," <strong>the</strong> "church of God," <strong>the</strong> "temple<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Lord," <strong>the</strong> "tabernacle," and <strong>the</strong> "sanctuary,"<br />
are all divine projects under <strong>the</strong> care of <strong>the</strong> Master<br />
Builder. When He works on one, He works on all<br />
for <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>the</strong> same under His care—a place for<br />
Him to abide. Any undertaking in <strong>the</strong> most holy<br />
place must also have some connection with <strong>the</strong><br />
church of God. It is this church which is to<br />
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