The Outer court is enclosed by curtains that was supported on pillars. It’s shape was oblong and the entrance was on the east side. The tabernacle sanctuary stood in the western half of the rectangular courtyard whose dimensions were 100 x 50 cubits (150 feet x 75 feet). The first vessel is the brazen altar and it is found outside the Tabernacle. This vessel is made of brass which speaks of judgment in the Scriptures. The second is the laver and corresponds to water baptism and the eating of the unleavened bread. The laver was also made of polished brass. The priests washed their hands in the water from laver which came out of a spout at the base because their hands were tainted by the blood of the sacrifice. It is important to note that these two vessels, the brazen altar and the laver are NOT in the Tabernacle. These vessels are located in the Outer Court, under the natural sun. The experiences of salvation, for which the brazen altar corresponds, and water baptism, to which the laver corresponds, are visible to the world. All other experiences are internal and hidden from the world of men and is wrought in the secret places in the lives of men. In Passover we were crucified and we died.

The children of Israel could enter the courts but only the priest could go beyond and into the Tabernacle and ONLY the high priest could enter into the Holy of holies once a year on The Day of Atonement. One stretch of the curtain that hung on one side was 20 cubits (30 feet) that was different. It was known as the ENTRANCE gate. This 30 foot gate was the entrance. We will be looking at two more gates or curtains later on. The entrance gate was 20 cubits (30 feet). This was the one and only way by which men and women could draw near to God. It was the single entrance to the entire tabernacle. There was no other way in. "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." (John 10:1-2) "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not heed them. I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:7-11) In this passage, not only does Jesus refer to Himself as the shepherd, but also as the "door of the sheep." in addition to Jesus describing Himself as the door of the sheep and the shepherd "who enters by the door," the Book of Revelation describes him as a lamb. So in this feast of Passover, this section of the tabernacle is known as the outercourt, here Jesus is known as the WAY by which man can come to the father. Whether he is a priest carrying out his duties or someone seeking forgiveness, every man had to enter by that one way. No one could enter by any other way except through this gate. This gate is spoken of by Jesus as “the wide gate, and the broad way, which leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat” It is through this gate that many go in and know Jesus as the Passover lamb. It is here in the Outercourt man learns it is by justification he is free. Through this gate many find that is leads to the destruction of the flesh, for it is through here every part of our human experience is put on the altar and burned. It is here that man experiences the death of the old man Adam. Here the old man identity is destroyed in Christ.

Moving on in our experience through the Tabernacle we come to the first chamber called the Holy Place, it contained the Table, Lamp stand, and Altar of Incense. Only priests were allowed into this section. This is our second experience known as the feast of Pentecost. Pentecost is also called the Feast of Harvest, of Firstfruits, or of Weeks. Pentecost is the New Testament name, and is so called because Pentecost means "fiftieth." Pentecost, celebrates the first-fruits of the wheat harvest. It also commemorates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to the gathering of believers in Jerusalem (Acts 2). Just as the Lord God in the beginning breathed into Adam’s nostrils the breath of life and man "became a living soul, "even so the Last Adam who by virtue of His death and resurrection, is a ‘life-giving Spirit’ (1Cor. 15:45) being the Last Adam breathed into the disciples the breath of spiritual life, and they passed experientially from death unto life. Here in this feast everyone is invited to drink into God’s Spirit, and be baptized with the Holy Ghost. In this new experience man is empowered for service. In the section of the tabernacle we learn of communion, prayer and of worship and praise. Everyman coming through this gate will learn of his priestly duties in Christ. In this feast we are baptized and enliven. Many will be content to dwell in this part of the sanctuary. Here we all believe the same things, worship the same way, pray the same prayer and so it is a familiar road traveled. There was no door on the porch of the temple, but there was one into the Holy Place itself which were made from cedar wood and were of a folding nature. It is a well worn path and “MANY” there be which go in thereat. In this part of the Tabernacle the light is artificial (manmade). The lamp has to be refilled constantly. There is always the need for more of God in this experience. This experience, however, was not sufficient for it is just a down payment, a foretaste of the fullness to come. But even then we must go on, from Pentecost to the greatest Feast of the Church, the Feast of Tabernacles or union LIFE.

The second chamber is called the Holy of Holies. This is a small room separated from the Holy Place by the Veil. This room measured thirty feet by thirty feet by thirty feet, that meant it was a perfect cube. A golden chain protected the entrance into the Holy of Holies. This entrance was narrow for only the High Priest alone can enter. Paul told us we have an great high priest which is Christ. "Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:14-16. [emphasis added]”. It is in this feast we experience oneness with the father, meaning Christ consciousness, in whose presence we are. This oneness is liken to the intimacy of marriage between a husband and wife.

No human voice is heard in this temple, only the still small voice of the father. Of this way Jesus said, “strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto LIFE, and few there be that find it.” In this realm beyond the veil is absolute union life. In the feast of the ingathering we are raised up and seated in heaven. The narrow way is the place of perfect harmony where man can live wherein is no conflict. It is a state of mind where we are at peace with all men and we come to see everyman playing their role even as it fulfilled in the their life. It’s the place where we recognize everyman is right where they are supposed to be, doing what they are supposed to be doing and they will be there until everyone has come to unity. This way we can be at peace with all men and allow them to be who they are without becoming a force in their awakening. For it will be everyman in his order (Outercourt, Holy Place etc.). This awareness is brought to light by the father, in his time. Everyman candle will be lit by the father. Tabernacles is a feast that few discuss because most are caught up with Passover (Salvation) or Pentecost (Baptism in the Holy Spirit) experience. Only those whose eyes have been opened to this feast can enter into LIFE for it seems that the church system does not yet recognize Tabernacles in the Scriptures and it is even as Jesus said, “few will find this life.” Many are not finding this life in Christ because many have put it off for when they die. They do not realize that heaven is a state of being and not some ethereal place in the sky. Jesus said he is the Bread of LIFE! In John 6:53 he said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood ye have no LIFE in you." This is just what I'm saying. Unless you eat him get him totally inside get consumed with Christ you will have no LIFE in you. He is the LIFE!

Like the fathers did eat manna in the wilderness. The Israelites fed on manna every day from heaven when they were in the wilderness. They had to gather new manna everyday. This required manual effort. If the manna was a day old in the wilderness it bred worms and spoiled. "he who gathered much had nothing left over and he who gathered little had no lack...and Moses said, 'Let no one leave any of it til morning. 'they did not heed Moses...and it bred worms and stank..."(Exodus 16:18-20). Unlike them we have a constant flow, an inexhaustible supply available. . I'm not talking about communion here of a little cup of grape juice and a dried up thin wafer. I am speaking spiritual realities of a higher order of LIFE. I'm talking about being consumed with Christ. In other words the Feast of Tabernacles is a total experience wherein Adam is dead and we have entered into union with the father. I am speaking total identity replacement. This union then is a total identification with Christ. This union life has the capacity to produce men and women like the Lord Jesus Christ. He reveals this truth about himself. He was God manifest in the flesh. " He that hath seen me hath seen the Father," was his answer to Philip. Behind the veil is absolute life in Christ, that God has felt, "if haply they might find Him."; now waits to manifest Himself in fullness to those whose memory he has stirred. He now stands within us declaring “ I AM THE WAY.” He did not say, come to me and I will show you the way. NO, he said, I AM the way and so if we are to express the glory of our true identity that is Christ, we must become what he is, because he said I AM, is the only way to declare that glory. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way (LIFE), walk in it," when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:2. I trust this word has been a blessing to you. Freely you have received, freely give.

Namaste,

Winston & Sarah