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d. At rest: the pillar of cloud rested over it [Num. 9.15], on the march, it was in the midst of his people (6 tribes before and 6 in the rear) with two exceptions :

(1) The march from Sinai (cf. Num. 10.31-33)

(2) When crossing the Jordan (it was nearly a mile ahead), Josh. 3.3-4

e. Represents a type of the very throne of God, only accessible through the veil , that is, the death of Christ’s body, Heb. 10

D. The Tabernacle represents a type of Jesus Christ, his person, his ministry, his death and resurrection, and the life of fellowship with God and others that he provides to those who believe .

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II. The Priesthood of the Tabernacle: a Type of Jesus Christ

Christ perfects in every way the pattern and meaning of the priesthood of Aaron, and introduces a priesthood superior to Aaron’s, one after the order of Melchizedek.

A. The classes and stations of priesthood

1. The High Priest

2. The priests

3. The Levites

B. The calling of the priests