Desert encampment with a tabernacle and torn paper revealing an architectural sketch of the structure

From Tabernacle to Church

When God asked Moses to build the tabernacle, He gave Moses a detailed blueprint for His dwelling among His people, the Israelites. In this series of articles, Mike Davies shows us how every element of the tabernacle foreshadowed God’s greater plan for salvation—a plan that welcomes anyone into His presence through the sacrifice of Christ. Join us as we explore how the tabernacle reflects God’s design for the New Testament church.

Desert scene with two tents and a seated group by a small chapel, glowing tabernacle illustration above and overlaid title
Exploring how the tabernacle's design reflects the New Testament church.
Golden seven-branched lampstand with lit candles on a table, overlaid text 'The Golden Lampstand' and 'By Mike Davies'
How the lampstand in the tabernacle signifies God’s Spirit and the Word.
Golden table holding stacks of round showbread loaves on plates with goblets and jugs, wisps of steam rising
From the table of showbread to fellowship and the breaking of bread.
Close-up of a wooden and gold altar of incense with smoke rising from its central bowl in an interior setting
What we can learn from the altar of incense for our prayer and worship.
Aerial view of a tabernacle entrance with colourful curtains and surrounding sand, overlaid text 'Entering The Tabernacle'
How the three entrances to the tabernacle point to Jesus.
Curtains parted to reveal a wooden ark topped with two golden cherubim, lit by warm interior lighting
Why the New Jerusalem is the Most Holy Place made eternal.
Bronze-coloured altar box on cracked dry ground in a courtyard with cloth screens and posts, with title text 'The Bronze
At this place of sacrifice in the tabernacle, grace and judgment meet.
Large bronze washbasin filled with water on a stone floor, light reflecting and ripples on the surface
How the bronze washbasin reminds us of God’s desire for our sanctification.
Interior view of a tabernacle courtyard with hanging curtains, the ark-like chest and a beam of sunlight on the floor
How the tabernacle is God’s dwelling and a shadow of Christ.