The Ark And Its Spiritual Symbols

Ex 25:1-40; 1 Cor 3:16;

God began to build His altar with the ark of the covenant.

1. It was a command

2. God Requested Ex 25:8

3. God Patterned Ex 25:40

4. We supply Material Ex 12:36

5. He appointed the principal workmanship. Ex 31:1-2

6.

The ark contains

The Rod of Aaron - Priestly Order

The Manna - Spiritual Food

The Tablet - The rules

The box

Made of Shittim wood

Overlayed with Gold

The lead is the Mercy Seat

Two Cherubim with wings of shield

Make the ark of your covenant

Symbolism

The Presence of God on earth.

The function of the Ark

An Ark of conquest

Jericho Wall

Jordan Crossing