During the forty years of their sojourn in the wilderness, the center of the children of Israel was the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, the tent of testimony. The tabernacle was a curious construction. It was a mixture of precious materials such as silver and gold together with ugly skins of marine animals. It was subdivided into parts and into one of its parts, called the Holy of Holies, very few could enter. Furthermore, over it there was constantly a pillar of cloud or of fire.
What was special about this great tent? Why did God give such detailed instructions regarding measurements, quantities and materials to be used in its construction? Why could only some people enter into it, especially into its most hidden part? But the big question is, what is the relationship between the building of the tabernacle and Christian faith, the faith of the New Testament?
Without a doubt, the tabernacle is filled with spiritual significance. The author of the letter to the Hebrews, as well as the author of Revelation, realized this and mentioned it in their writings. But, what are the spiritual principles that we see in the tent of meeting and how can we apply and practice them?
Dong Yu Lan began to answer these questions and considerations in 1986 when he gave the first messages on The Vision of the Tabernacle. Throughout that year the author spoke about this matter in various cities in Brazil, yet he was not able to exhaust it. Consequently, in this last decade he has returned to the subject again and again. This book is an attempt to compile all that the author has seen and shared concerning the tent of testimony. Surely there is much more to speak, but we have the certainty that the thirsty Christians will find deep revelations concerning Christ, the church, and their own faith and calling in these pages. Read and put it into practice!
Sao Paulo, September 1997
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