Biblical Objects & Artifacts

Dead wood brought to life — God’s chosen priesthood, and resurrection.

The staff that miraculously budded, blossomed and bore almonds overnight, confirming Aaron’s priesthood.

Represented the presence of God among the Israelites.

A gold-covered wooden chest containing the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments.

The rising incense pictures the prayers of God’s people.

The small gold-covered altar where fragrant incense burned continually before the veil.

The place of substitutionary sacrifice — atonement by blood.

The large bronze-covered altar at the courtyard entrance where burnt offerings were sacrificed.

Cleansing for service — the washing of water by the Word.

The bronze basin where the priests washed their hands and feet before serving.

Incense and intercession carried before God — and a warning against “strange fire.”

The fire-pan in which the priest carried burning coals and incense into the holy presence of God.

The light of God’s presence — and of Christ and his church.

The seven-branched lampstand of pure gold that gave the only light in the Holy Place.

A lasting memorial of God’s provision — and the hidden manna of Christ.

A golden jar of manna kept as a perpetual memorial of God’s wilderness provision.

Where atoning blood met the broken Law — a picture of Christ our propitiation.

The solid-gold lid of the Ark, flanked by two cherubim, where atoning blood was sprinkled and God met with Israel.

God’s constant provision and fellowship — the true Bread of Life.

The gold-covered table holding twelve loaves of bread set out before the LORD each Sabbath.