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The Table of Shewbread
The Table of Shewbread was a table that was two cubits long, a cubit wide and one and one cubits high. (a cubit is 1.824 ft.). It was made of shittim wood and overlaid with gold. It had a crown around the top of the table. The table also had staves in order for it to travel. On this table there were two rows of bread, which was set in order and eaten by the priests in the Holy Place every Sabbath. (Exod.25:23-30)
1. The Table models (i.e. foreshadows) the thought of fellowship and communing with one
another. When Mephiboseth (2Sam.9:13) was invited to continually to eat at king David's table it
was an act of kindness and wanting to get to know him rather than destroying him. He could
have destroyed Mephiboseth because he was the last of Saul's rebellious house,
(1Sam.13 - 2Sam.9) however "David shewed him (Mephibosheth) kindness for Johathan's
sake." (because of the covenant that David and Johnathan) Compare Eph.2:7 God has shown His
"grace in His kindness towards us through Christ Jesus," (The New Testament) that we "continually
sit at the King's table (1Cor.10:15-21) We were a rebellious house, hostile to the things of God.
(Eph.2:1-2, Col.1:21)
a. The prophets sat and fellowshipped / communed with Jezebel at her table. (1Kings.18:9)
b. God prepared David a table in the presence of his enemies. (Psa.23:5)
c. Family strength, strength, comfort, communication around the table. (Psa.128:3)
d. Fellowship and Communion around the Lord's table. (1Cor.10:21)
2. The bread that was laid on the Table carries the thought of life, communion and fellowship.
a. Adam was told that he was to work to get bread. (life Gen.3:19)
b. Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone. (Matt.4:4)
c. Hagar took bread as a life sustaining provision. (Gen.21:14)
d. Bread a sustainer of life. (Gen.41:54)
e. The manna (i.e. bread from heaven ( John.6:31, Psa.78:24) that sustained the children of
Israel. (Exod.16:10-26)
f. Jesus compared Himself with the "manna," calling Himself the "true bread from
heaven," (John.6:31-35) that gives life. Jesus took bread, broke it and said this is my
body. (Matt.26:26, 1Cor.10:16)
3. There were twelve (12) loaves of bread on the Table representing the twelves tribes of Israel.
(Gen.49:1-28, Num.2:1-34) i.e. Church in the Wilderness. (Acts.7:38, 1Cor.10:11) This
points to the New Testament Church, the Body of Christ, all being one bread.
(1Cor.10:16-17)
4. The Shewbread was called the "memorial bread." (Lev.24:7) Jesus took the bread and said,
"Take eat: this is my body...do this in remembrance of me." (1Cor.10:25, Matt.26:26-29)
To Summarize the Table of Shewbread
The Table of Shewbread points to our fellowship and "communion of the body of Christ." (1Cor.10:16) Locally and universally. As the priest "set" the loaves of bread "in order before the Lord"(Lev.24:5-9) every Sabbath,(i.e. once a week) the "royal priesthood" of the New Testament came together once a week "to break bread" (Acts.20:7,1 1Cor.16:2) fulfilling the pattern. (i.e. blueprint) Note: The Shewbread was replaced every week and the candlestick was filled with oil and the lamps trimmed and incense offered on the Golden Altar daily, every morning and evening. (Exod.30:7) This is the pattern for our everyday job description as "royal" priests (1Peter.2:5,9) in the "true" Tabernacle that the Lord pitched and not man.(Heb.8:1-5)
5. Note the chart opposite.
Click here for explanation of chart belowThe Table of Shewbread is placed opposite the
Candlestick in the Holy Place.
Church history reveals that after the Pentecostal
movement was followed by the Charismatic
movement. (1967-70's AD.) This was God pouring
out His Spirit across denominational lines. It became
the Communion of the Body of Christ.
(Note: "For we being many are one bread, i.e. the
12 loaves of Shewbread.)
During this time there was no Charismatic denomination, it was many
fellowships, Christian Centers and net working of like minded Fellowships
Note: (Phase 9) will add a third pattern
establishing that God is abiding by His patterns.
The Golden Altar of Incense
On this Altar there was to be "no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat (i.e. food offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon." (Exod.30:9) It was made of shittim wood, a cubit (1.824 ft.) in length, and a cubit in breadth, foursquare. This Altar had horns, a crown and staves to carry it. The whole Altar was overlaid with Gold. (Exod.30:1-9) Every morning and evening Aaron would take burning coals from the Brazen Altar, (Exod.30:7-8, Lev.24:1-4) place them in a golden censer and carry them into the Holy Place. Then he would put the burning coals upon the Golden Altar, and "put the incense Exod.33:34-38) upon the fire." This would produced a cloud that ascended up before the Lord. (Lev.16:12-13)
1. The incense cloud is a blueprint (model, type) of our Praise and Worship.
David said, "Let my prayer (to be intercession, supplication, by implication a hymn. Strong's) be
set forth before thee as incense..." (Psa.141:2) The apostle John saw the angel under the seventh
seal offering incense with the prayers of the saints. (Rev.8:3)
2. The incense cloud produced by burning coals.
These "burning coals" came from the Brazen Altar, i.e. the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ
So it is in our Worship and Praise, it begins with being redeemed by the blood of Christ. Anything
else is "strange fire." (Lev.10:1-2) Aaron's two sons took fire from "another" source and it was
rejected.(Note: 2Cor.11:1-7) Our worship and praise must have it's foundation in the atonement
of Christ. (Note: The "Peace Offering,")
3. How the incense was made.
It was made up of "sweet spices, stacte...onycha..galbanum...with frankincense: of each shall there
be a like weight." (Exod.30:34) The pattern has not changed, there must be balance (Prov.11:1;
16:11; in our worship.
To Summarize the Golden Altar of Incense
The Golden Altar of Incense points to (foreshadows) our morning and evening worship, (Psa.141:2)according to the pattern that God gave king David. (1Chron.28:19, 1Cor.14:26, Eph.5:19, Col.3:16)
5. Note: The chart opposite. (Click here for explanation of chart)
The Table of Shewbread (Candlestick and the
Altar of Incense) parallel Israel's journey from
Mt. Sinai up to the time of king David.
Church History reveals that since to 70's through to
the 80's there was a great change in worship and
music in the Church. (David's Tabernacle / Altar of
Incense) This is not a strange thing, it is according
to the pattern.
Review Phase 2 "What was David's Tabernacle?"
This (David's Tabernacle / Altar of Incense) is
where the Church to Body of Christ has matured
to (Eph.4:11-16, 1Cor.13:9-12) in the last thirty
years, (approximately half an hour+ before the
Lord 2Peter.3:8-9)
During this time there have developed many nondenominational
groups. The Charismatic Fellowships, Church networking,
Church Family groups.
Note: (Phase 9) will add a third pattern
establishing that God is abiding by His patterns.
A Review of the Tabernacle floor plan and Church History
1. The Tabernacle floor plan begins with the fence bringing us to the gate and the Brazen Altar. This
parallels Israel being delivered by the Passover Lamb. Our Redemption. This is the restoration of
the truth, Justification by Faith. (Repentance from dead works and faith towards God. Heb.6:1-3,
Rom.1:17) The Reformation. (1517 AD.)
2. Next was the Brazen Laver which parallels the Red Sea. This is the restoration of Water Baptism
by immersion. (1800's AD.) and the Ana-baptists (the rebaptisers)
Note: The early Church came as far as David's Tabernacle, and turned around and back-slid out
of God's Purpose to Egypt.
After entering the Tabernacle building (i.e. The Sanctuary, Holy Place) the priest
(1Peter.2:5-9, Rev.1:6; 5:10) was confronted with three pieces of furniture. The Candlestick,
Table of Shewbread and the Altar of Incense. These were "purposefully" set in their place in the
Holy Place. (Exod.40:1-38) Remember, this is a example (model) of heaven itself self.
(Heb.8:1-5; 9:1-26)
3. The Candlestick and the door of the Tabernacle parallels Mt. Sinai, which points to the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit because Sinai is compared to Jerusalem, (Gal.4:22-31) which was
where the anointing (oil) was poured out on the day of Pentecost. (Acts.2:1-4) This was
restored in 1906 AD. (Review Phase 2, p.3 of 4)
Note: When looking back into Church History it is plain to see that God has been abiding exactly according to the pattern of The Tabernacle of Moses and Israel's journey from Egypt to the Land, and ultimately, Solomon's Temple.
When comparing both these patterns, it is realized that there is a ultimate goal for both patterns. (Solomon's Temple / Most Holy Place)
Also it is not a coincidence that Solomon dedicated the Temple in the "Feast that was in the 7th, month,(2Chron.5:3) which is the only time that the high priest could go into the Most Holy Place on the day of atonement.
The reality of this pattern, is what's ahead for the Church in these last days.
4. Now the beginning and end of the pattern has been establish, the significances of the Altar
of Incense and Table of Shewbread becomes rich in truth.
a. The Golden Altar of Incense parallels that of Davids Tabernacle because they both carry
the truth of Worship and Praise. Think on this. The revelation of worship given to Moses
carried them from Sinai to David. Then David ushered in a new order that was to be included
in Solomon's Temple. (Note: On the chart above. This parallels the Golden Altar of Incense.
b. The Table of Shewbread parallels that of the Church in the wilderness and their fellowship
and communion with God as they journey to the land and their ultimate purpose, Solomon's
Temple
For the last 100+ years (1906 -2009) the Church has been experiencing the reality of the
truths of Holy Spirit Baptism, (i.e. the Candlestick) the Communion and fellowship of the Body
of Christ (i.e. the Table of Shewbread) and a greater understanding of Worship and music in
the Church. (i.e. the Golden Altar of Incense)
The Vial of the Tabernacle
Moses was instructed to make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the four sockets of silver.And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place (i.e. Their everyday living and function as Priests before the Lord) and the most holy. (The one time a year that the high priest went through the Vail into the Most Holy) (Exod.26:31-33)
1. The "Vail" is a shadow (i.e. a model, ensample, type) of the Cross and the full and complete
price that Jesus paid for our redemption. (Heb.10:20, Matt.27:50-51, 1Cor.11:24, Isa.53:5)
a. Hebrews says the Vail was "signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made
manifest," (Heb.9:8) while the first Tabernacle was yet standing. When Jesus came He fulfilled
what the vail signified and made "a new and living way...through the veil, that is to say, his
flesh" (Heb.10:20)
b. This was confirmed when Jesus, "yielded up the Ghost...behold the veil of the temple was rent
in twain (two) from top to bottom." (Matt.27:50-51) God's presence was no longer in the earthly
Temple.2 (Acts.7:47-48, 1Cor.6:19, 1Tim.3:15-16)
2. The only way of entering God presence is through the Cross (i.e. The Vail) and the
Redemptive blood of Christ. (Heb.10:20, John.14:6) Note: In our daily walk before the Lord
Jesus Christ atones for our sin, (Brazen Altar) He washes us with His Word, (Laver) He continually
fills us with His Spirit, (The Candlestick) provides Himself as the bread of life, (Table of
Shewbread) and provides the foundation to praise and worship God. (The Golden
Altar of Incense)
3. Under the New Testament we have access in "time of need,"(Heb.4:16) through the Vail,
because Jesus "fulfilled" (i.e. completed) the shadow of the vail. (Matt.5:17-19) Under the Old
Covenant (Testament) Aaron (the high priest) could only come through the vail once a year.
(Lev.16:1-34) because the Law was incomplete and could "never...take away sins." (Heb.10:1-4)
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To Summarize the Vail
The vail "signifies" the total commitment of Jesus to HIs Father's will. Nevertheless "not as I will,
but as thou wilt. (Matt.26:39) God desires the same commitment from us as we walk before Him,
in everything we do. God the Father is seeking a Bride for His Son that will be totally committed to
His purpose and will.
4. Note: The Chart opposite
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The Vail parallels the time of David preparing for
Solomon to build the Temple, and our present day.
(Review: Phase 2, p.1 of 4)
There is NO Church history to compare this part
of the pattern, because we presently are living the
reality of this. Some may scoff and say, "all things
continue as they were from the beginning," as they did
in Peter's day. (2Peter.3:1-9) Nevertheless, the
answer is still the same. "But, beloved, be not ignorant
of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a
thousand years, and a thousand years as one
day." (Psa.90:4)
The Lord is NOT slack (tardy, late) He is right on
schedule. (2Peter.3:1-9
No wonder the our life of span (70 years Psa.90:10)
is "as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the
flower thereof falleth away." It has only been about half
a day (around lunch time) before the Lord since the
reformation in 1517 AD.
The reality of the vail is what's ahead of the Church!
Since the Reformation, (1517 AD.) God has been faithfully building the Church according to the pattern of Israel's journey and the Tabernacle of Moses. This means that He will be faithful to finish the remainder of the blueprint / pattern because God is a finisher! (Luke.14:25-33) To finish or complete the pattern, means the Church is committed to going through the Vail, i.e. fulfilling the reality of the truths of the Vail.
1. "I thought I have access to the Most Holy at any time, (Heb.4:16; 10:20) why are we still
coming to this conclusion of the pattern?" The answer is, the Tabernacle pattern is like a measuring
stick (tape measure) to build with.When overlaying Church History with the Tabernacle pattern it
places us at the Altar of Incense, ready to go through the Vail.3 (Review: Building Code for the Church)
2. The "truth"of the Vail was to divide. 
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The Cross will always bring a division. (Luke.14:25-
33, Matt.10:35, 2Cor.2:15-17 ) This division comes
from resisting Christ and all that He is.5 The Cross is
foolishness to the intellectual,7 the scholar, and to the
wisdom of this world. (1Cor.1:19-29; 2:1-14)
The apostle Paul says, "Where is the wise?"
(1Cor.1:20-29; 2:1-14) He said, "God forbid that I
should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ." (Gal.6:14, Phil.3:1-8)
What God is about to do in the Church, the wisdom of
men will reject, because (the spiritual things of God)
are "foolishness" unto this world. neither can they
world know them. (1Cor.2:14)
They are "spiritually discerned."
Remember: What Noah built made no sense to
those that dismissed God's warning and instruction.
(Matt.24:36-39)
3. There is a division10 coming in the Church world!
The division will come over the message of the
"Vail." (i.e. Total commitment, denial of self, death
to selfish desires. Unfortunately, today some of the
Church has become like Laodicea, committing themselves to themselves (1Cor.1:10-13; 3:1-15,
2Cor.10:12) shutting Christ out. (Rev.3:14-22) Jesus wants to marry a Bride that is totally
committed to him BEFORE the wedding!4 This means we will be like Him. (1John.3:2,
2Cor.3:18, Rom.8:29, Eph.4:11-16; 5:21-33)
(Review: Phase 2, P1 of 4 "What happened to the Church can be compared to the life of Samson.")
4. We are to take up our cross and follow Jesus
Jesus explains what it means to bear our cross and to "come after" Him.
a. "For which of you, intending to build a tower" (Luke.14:28)
This takes a vision of where you are going. "Without a vision (i.e. an oracle. A God-given vision)
the people perish (wander aimlessly) Prov.29:18. What vision do you have? Do you have a
God-given vision, or do you have your own self made vision with some scriptures mixed in.?
The "ensample"(1Cor.10:11) of the journey of Israel is the "oracle"(1Peter.4:11) that we should
have, because without it we will "wander aimlessly" in these last days.
b. "Sitteth not down first" (Luke.14:28)
Stop your busyness like Martha,
(Luke.10:38-42) take time sit at the
feet of Jesus and wait upon the Lord.
(Isa.40:31) i.e. Take time to see what
He wants to do. (Note: Abraham
and Sarah had a promise from God
(Gen.15:1-21; 16:1-14) but failed to relax
and let it come to pass, and produced
Ishmael.Today much of the Church world
is "cumbered about," i.e. distracted with
the cares of serving Jesus.
(Luke.10:40) with all kinds of ideas
(Ishmael's) and programs,8 rather than
being like Mary who had "chosen that
good part."
c. "and counteth the cost" (Luke.14:28)
Am I willing to pay the price to build?
This can only be determined if you know
what I am are building! (This requires a
pattern or blueprint 1Cor.3:1-15) The
admonition is don't start if you are not
going to finish! (Luke.14:29) Samson ,( a type of the Church from the 1st. century until now9) was not finishing and they mocked (made sport of) him. (Judges.13:1-5) The apostle Paul said, "I have finished my course." (2Tim.4:7) Jesus told the Church at Laodicea that He wanted them to hot or cold, otherwise He would spue (vomit) them out of His mouth. (Rev.3:15-16) The price is obedience, "nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. (Matt 26:39) The five wise virgins (Matt.25:1-13, 2Cor.11:3) paid the price for the oil, (anointing / candlestick) but the five foolish wanted it to be given to them. The cost is laying aside your ideas, goals, vision, purpose, plans and all your achievements. "For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones...This is a great mystery: but I speak of Christ and the Church." (Eph.5:30-33) Note: How Paul goes back to the first Adam and Eve.
It is no coincidence that David paid the full price (1Chron.17:1-15; 21:18-27; 2Chron.3:1-2)for the foundation for the next and final move of the Church in the wilderness. (Review: "What was the Tabernacle of David," Phase 4, p.1 of 4)
Note: It was during the reign of David that he prepared for the Temple to be built. The final phase of Israel's journey.
This is
where David voluntarily paid the "full price" for the building site.
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6. The high priest was the only one qualified to enter through the vail. (Lev.16:1-34, Heb.9:7)
This is why Jesus gave the gift of the Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher (Eph.4:11-
16) to perfect (complete, mature) the saints that they would grow up to the full measure of the stature
of Christ (our High Priest). This will qualify those to go through the Vail and complete (perfect) the
pattern / blueprint.
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The Most Holy Place (The Holiest, Holiest of all)
(continued on Phase 4 Page 3 of 3)
More notes to come.................
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1. Why did the early Church meet on the first day of the week and not the Sabbath? (Review "Questions and Answers" #4) They celebrated the "first day of the week" because Jesus arose "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week.
2. In fact Ezekiel saw it leave before Judah went into captivity. (Eze.10:18) The next place the Cloud of God's Glory come back was on the Temple of the Body of Christ. (Matt.17:1-6, John.2:18-20)
3. It begins with Luther / Brazen Altar, (1517 AD.) then to the Ana-Baptists / The Laver, (1800's AD.) then to Azusa Street and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit / Candlestick, (!906 AD.) the Eph.4:11 ministries and the Laying on of hands and Prophecy, (1948 AD.) then the Charismatic move and the fellowship and communion of the Body of Christ / The Table of Shewbread, (1970-80's + AD.) then to the revelation of Worship and Praise coming to all those that thirsted for it./ The Golden Altar of Incense. (190-2009? AD.) This places the Church today making preparation to go through the Vail (i.e. fulfill the reality of the truths of vail)
4. With the Most Holy Place and Solomon's Temple being at the end of the pattern / blueprint, (that God has been committed to since the Reformation), they become a shadow (type, model, blueprint) of the Marriage, because it is the end of God's Redemptive plan. Before The Most Holy Place was THE VAIL and all the truths that it foreshadows
5. This is why I use the King James Bible, because our modern translations have corrupted the Greek Text by leaving out scriptures, and changing scriptures concerning Christ's Deity. (All that He is)
6. Strong's Greek Dictionary
7. This is not to say that being educated (having degrees, diploma's etc.) is wrong, because the apostle Paul was highly educated in his time. The balance is to keep your wisdom in this world in it's proper place. (Phil.3:1-8) The priority is spending time with Jesus (Acts.4:13) and having God's anointing upon His Word. When Moses was called out by God to lead His people out of Egypt to the Land, he spent time of the desert to separated himself self from "all the wisdom of the Egyptians." (Acts.7:22, Exod.2-4 / Note:Exod.4:10 with Acts.7:22 and compare this with Paul (1Cor.2:1-4)
8. The tower of Babel had the outward appearance a great purpose, "let us build a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven." (Gen.11:4) What a goal! They were all had one mind, one language. However it was opposed to God. (Gen.11:1-9) Saul saved the best of the Amalakites "sheep and oxen to sacrifice unto the Lord," when he should have destroyed all of them and their cattle. (1Sam.15:15) It appeared the Saul was honoring the Lord, but he was in rebellion to God. (1Sam.15:22-23) It is interesting that God does require the "best" to be offered to Him,(Mal.1:6-8, Lev.22:21-23) but not the best our human wisdom. (Rom.8:1-8) Cain appeared to be worshiping the Lord with an offering, but his "works were evil." (1John.3:12)
9. Review: Phase 2, page 1 of 4 "What happened to the first century Church can be compared to Samson"
10. Jesus said the "good ground" will develop into three categories. 100, 60 and 30 Church history reveals the 30. These are those that preach and teach Salvation, Water Baptism and a holy a separate walk with the Lord. (This is the Brazen Altar / Passover, and the Brazen Laver / The Red Sea) The 60 fold IS PRESENTLY BEING FORMED. These are those that preach all the truths of the 30 fold, and have continued to follow the Lord in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit which includes (a) The Gifts of the Spirit, (b) The Eph.4:11 ministries,(c) The laying on of hands and prophecy. (This is the Candlestick / Mt.Sinai) Note: Heb.6:1-3; 13:8. This 60 fold has continued on in the fellowship and communion of the Body of Christ, (The Table of Shewbread / Israel's journey from Sinai into the Land) and have entered into the pattern of Worship that God gave David. (The Golden Altar of Incense. THE TRUTHS OF THE VAIL WILL DIVIDE between the 60 and the 100. Be alert and move on with God and do not stay behind. It is those that stay behind that cause the division, not those the go on.
