Reason Number 3 why the tabernacle is not studied is because … our true tabernacle is heaven (Heb. 8: 2). Well, if our true tabernacle is heaven and we know what the tabernacle was like, then we know a lot more about heaven than we think we do. God showed Moses the pattern for the tabernacle. I am convinced that when on the mountain Moses was permitted to see a vision of Heaven itself. When you look at the written accounts of people that have witnessed visions of heaven (like, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and John), you can see similarities between the account. If you know the tabernacle, you can see elements of the tabernacle in each account, especially in the Apocalypse.
As a random example let's look at Revelation 8:3.
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, that he might give [efficacy] to the prayers of all saints at the golden altar which [was] before the throne.
John is in heaven and sees the golden altar of incense. And did you notice where it was located? Before the throne. In the tabernacle, the golden altar was located in front of the veil in the holy place...and behind the veil in the 'holiest of holiest' was the arc. On the arc was the mercy seat where Jehovah sat between the cherubim, His throne. What was missing in John's account? The veil. Why? Because it was rent. (I know that you knew that, especially if you have been following my posts...)
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