Lesson 01 the purpose of the sanctuary

Friday, December 28, 12

Impo!ance of Sanctuary Study


When the shaking comes, by the introduction of false theories, these surface readers, anchored

nowhere, are like shifting sand. They slide into any position to suit the tenor of their feelings of bitterness.--TM 112 (1897). {LDE 177.1}

The enemy will bring in false theories, such as the doctrine that there is no sanctuary. This is one of

the points on which there will be a departing from the faith.--Ev 224 (1905). {LDE 177.3}


In the future, deception of every kind is to arise, and we want solid ground for our feet. We want solid pillars for the building.

Not one pin is to be removed from that which the Lord has established. The enemy will bring in false theories, such as the doctrine that there is no sanctuary. This is one of the points on which there will be a departing from the faith. Where shall we

find safety unless it be in the truths that the Lord has been giving for the last fifty years?-- Review and Herald, May 25,

1905


Satan is striving continually to bring in fanciful suppositions in regard to the sanctuary, degrading the wonderful

representations of God and the ministry of Christ for our salvation into something that suits the carnal mind. He

removes its presiding power from the hearts of believers, and supplies its place with fantastic theories invented to make

void the truths of the atonement, and destroy our confidence in the doctrines which we have held sacred since the third

angel's message was first given. Thus he would rob us of our faith in the very message that has made us a separate people,

and has given character and power to our work.--Special Testimonies, Series B, No. 7, p. 17. (1905.) {CW 53.3}


I know that the sanctuary question stands in righteousness and truth, just as we have held it

for so many years. It is the enemy that leads minds off on sidetracks. He is pleased when

those who know the truth become engrossed in collecting scriptures to pile around erroneous

theories, which have no foundation in truth. The scriptures thus used are misapplied; they were

not given to substantiate error, but to strengthen truth.--Gospel Workers, p. 303. (1915.)


“According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the

tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.”

Exodus 25:9

“A"er # Pa$ern Sho% &ee”


“And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.”

Exodus 25:40



“Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses

was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle:

for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.”

Hebrews 8:5



“God (Christ) himself devised the plan, and gave it to Moses, with particular directions as to its size and form, and the materials to be used, and specified every article of furniture which was to be in it.

He presented before Moses a miniature model of the heavenly sanctuary, and commanded him to make all things according to the pattern showed him in the mount. Moses wrote all the directions in

a book, and read them to the most influential of the people.”

4 Spiritual Gifts 5



“It was Christ who planned the arrangement for the first earthly tabernacle. He gave every specification in regard to the

building of Solomon's temple. The One who in His earthly life worked as a

carpenter in the village of Nazareth was the heavenly architect who marked out the plan for the sacred building where His

name was to be honored.“

Christ’s Object Lessons


Sanctuary by Moses




Sanctuary by Solomon




Text

Herod’s Temple



Lesson OutlinePURPOSE OF THE SANCTUARY

A. Sanctuary, the Gospel in OTB. Sanctuary, a Prophecy of JesusC. Sanctuary, a type of the ChurchD. Sanctuary, a type of Christian Growth E. Sanctuary, a type of Redemption planF. Sanctuary, foundation of Adventist DoctrineG. Sanctuary, God’s Remedy for Sin


(e Go)el in # OT

Gospel was preached unto Israel.


“For unto us (Christians) was the gospel preached, as well as unto them (Jews): but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith

in them that heard it. [6] Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and the gospel was first preached unto them (margin) entered

not in because of unbelief:”Heb 4:2, 6


While the sanctuary was given to ancient Israel, God’s truth there revealed was

written for modern Israel.


(e Go)el in # OT

Gospel was preached unto Israel.How was the gospel preached to them?


❖ Christ as a King—The book of Matthew ❖ Christ as a Servant—The book of Mark❖ Christ as a man—The book of Luke❖ Christ as God—The book of John

Go)els in NT


❖ Christ our Sanctuary — The Book of Exodus ❖ Christ our Sacrifice — The Book of Leviticus ❖ Christ our Guide — The Book of Numbers❖ Christ our Reward — The Book of Deuteronomy

Go)els in OT


In Exodus, the gospel is illustrated in the sanctuary itself, - its arrangement, its furniture, and all its parts;

In Leviticus is illustrated in all the services of the sanctuary;

In Numbers it is revealed in the wanderings of Israel as Christ in the pillar of fire and cloud guided them through the wilderness to the promised land;

In Deuteronomy, as its name indicates, a "repetition of the law” for special emphasis. This final pronouncement of the teachings of the "Gospel according to Moses" was given to prepare Israel to enter the earthly Canaan, and it is typical of the final “repetition” and “special emphasis” now given to God's law as a preparation of the Remnant church to leave earth's wilderness and enter the heavenly Canaan.

Path to the throne of God pgs 7,8- Sarah PeckFriday, December 28, 12

“Christ was the foundation of the Jewish economy. The whole system of types and symbols was a compacted prophecy of the gospel, a presentation in which were

bound up the promises of redemption…In every sacrifice Christ’s death was shown. In every cloud of incense His righteousness ascended. By every jubilee trumpet His name was sounded. In the awful mystery

of the holy of holies His glory dwelt.”

Acts of the Apostles 14


JustificationSanctificationGlorification

Imputed righteousness

Imparted righteousness

Eternal righteousness





“Through Christ was to be fulfilled the purpose of which the tabernacle was a symbol.”

Education 36


“[27]And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself...[44] And he said unto them, These are the words

which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were

written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”

Luke 24:27, 44


The New Testament is an inspired commentary on the

sanctuary of the Old Testament.


“The law (OT) is the gospel embodied, and the gospel (NT) is the law unfolded. The law is the root, the gospel is the fragrant

blossoms and fruit which it bears.”

Christ’s Object Lesson 128


New Testament

Old Testament


Sanctuary is a compacted prophecy concerning the Messiah.


John 10:9- Jesus is the doorHeb 10:19,20- veil= flesh of JesusJohn 6:48 - He is the bread- shewbread John 8:12 = He is the light of the world- candlesticksHeb 7:25- Jesus is our Intercessor- altar of incenseJohn 14:6- Jesus is the truth-Ps 119:142-law-foundation of the most Holy Place


“So Christ set up His tabernacle in the midst of our human

encampment. He pitched His tent by the side of the tents of men, that

He might dwell among us, and make us familiar with His divine

character and life.“

Desire of Ages 23


Pay the penalty for their sins

Teach them to live without sin

Blot out their sins




Teach them to live without sin

Blot out their sins





“The Jewish tabernacle was a type of the Christian church. . . . The church on earth, composed of those who are faithful and loyal to

God, is the "true tabernacle," whereof the Redeemer is the minister. God, and not man, pitched this tabernacle on a high, elevated

platform. This tabernacle is Christ's body, and from north, south, east, and west He gathers those who shall help to compose it. . . . A

holy tabernacle is built up of those who receive Christ as their personal Saviour. . . . Christ is the minister of the true tabernacle, the high priest of all who believe in Him as a personal Saviour.“

ST Feb. 14, 1900


1. Passover- death of Jesus- foundation of the church was laid2. Waving of the first fruits- resurrection of Jesus3. Pentecost- the outpouring of the early rain upon the church- giving

of the gospel to the world4. Trumpets- The church giving the 1st and 2nd angels messages before

18445. Day of atonement= 1844-close of probation- the church giving the 3

angels messages, outpouring of latter rain- the final ingathering of God’s people.

6. Tabernacles- God’s church dwelling with him after the antitypical day of atonement



A. Sanctuary, the Gospel in OTB. Sanctuary, a Prophecy of JesusC. Sanctuary, a type of the ChurchD. Sanctuary, a type of Christian Growth E. Sanctuary, a type of Redemption planF. Sanctuary, foundation of Adventist Doctrine



Imputed righteousness

Imparted righteousness

Eternal righteousness


Gate - Repentance & ConfessionAltar - Dying to selfLaver - Resurrection from dead works

Shewbread - Studying the BibleAltar of Incense - Praying without CeasingCandlesticks - Sharing the gospel with others

Ark of the covenant - Law written in the Heart





Earthly MinistryHeavenly Ministry


Intercede for themInvestigative Judgement

Blot out their sinsReceiving the Kingdom

AD31AD1844Close of Probation





“And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my

mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my

belly was bitter.”

Revelation 10:10

Sanctuary and Advent*m


“And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations,

and tongues, and kings.”

Revelation 10:11


“And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that

worship therein.”

Revelation 11:1


Rev 10 is about restoring the understanding of the sanctuary message in connection with Daniel 8:14And chapter 11 is about the Advent movement restoring the understanding of the sanctuary message because it has been destroyed by the papal power

Dan 8:13- Papacy treads underfoot, the host & the SanctuaryRev 13:6 - Blasphemes the sanctuary, Heb 10:29- Tread underfoot= to reject the ministration of Jesus in the Heavenly sanctuary, and continue worshipping in the earthly sanctuary.


“The subject of the sanctuary and the investigative judgment should be clearly understood by the people of God. All need a knowledge for themselves of the

position and work of their great High Priest. Otherwise it will be impossible for them to exercise the faith

which is essential at this time or to occupy the position which God designs them to fill… It is of the utmost

importance that all should thoroughly investigate these subjects and be able to give an answer to everyone

that asketh them a reason of the hope that is in them.”

Great Controversy 488


“The correct understanding of the ministration in the heavenly sanctuary is the foundation of our faith.”

Evangelism 221





“But your iniquities have separated between you

and your God.”Isaiah 59:2


Earthly MinistryHeavenly Ministry

Pay the penalty for sinsTeach them how to

overcome

Intercede for themStrengthen them

through Holy Spirit

Investigative JudgementBlot out their sins

Receiving the Kingdom

AD31AD1844Close of Probation


“Let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell

in them.”Exodus 25:8


“We dwell in Him, and He in us.”

1 John 4:13


“For ye are the temple of the living God; as God

hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them.”

2 Corinthians 6:16


“I will be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they

shall come.”

Ezekiel 11:16


“As thou, Father, art in me, and I in them, that they also may be one in us.”

John 17:21


“Christ became one flesh with us, in order that we might become one spirit

with Him.”

Desire of Ages 388


“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified

are all of one.”

Hebrews 2:11


“It is by virtue of this union that we are to come forth from the

grave,—not merely as a manifestation of the power of Christ, but because, through

faith, His life has become ours. Those who see Christ in His true character and receive Him into the heart, have everlasting life.”

Desire of Ages 388


“Behold the tabernacle (dwelling place) of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His

people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.”

Revelation 21:3

