God Drew the Plans by Bill May

God Drew the Plans

We all know that 4,000 years ago, on the grand summit of Mt. Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. But most people don't know that at the same time, the Lord gave Moses the blueprints for one of the most mysterious structures ever built the sanctuary. It must have been important, because the Israelites could not enter the Promised Land until it was completed.

This unique portable temple represented God's dwelling place among His people, and its services showed the nation of freed slaves a three-dimensional panorama of the plan of salvation. A careful look into the secrets of the sanctuary will crystallize your understanding of how Jesus saves the lost and leads the church. The sanctuary is also a key to understand several prophecies. This awesome Study Guide lets you explore the sanctuary and discover its hidden meanings. An exciting adventure awaits you!

1. What did God ask Moses to build?
2. What did God expect His people to learn from the sanctuary?
3. From what source did Moses obtain the blueprints for the sanctuary? Of what was the building a copy?
4. What furniture was in the courtyard?
5. What furniture was in the holy place?
6. What furniture was in the most holy place?
7. What was inside the ark?
8. Why did animals need to be sacrificed in the Old Testament sanctuary services?
9. How were animals sacrificed in the sanctuary service, and with what meaning?
10. When a sacrificial animal was offered for the entire congregation, what did the priest do with the blood? What does this symbolize?
11. Based on the sanctuary services, in what two major capacities does Jesus serve His people? What fantastic benefits do we receive from His loving ministry?
12. What six sublime promises does the Bible give us about the righteousness offered to us through Jesus?
13. Does a person have any role at all to play in becoming righteous by faith?
14. Can you help me understand the day of atonement?
15. Does the day of atonement symbolize or foreshadow a part of God's great plan of salvation, as did the other facets of the earthly sanctuary and its services?