The Divine Habitation of the Spirit's Dwelling

This 1988 series explores the tabernacle as God’s dwelling place, a divine blueprint that reveals His purpose with creation and His plan to dwell among His people. Through detailed study of its structure, materials, and furniture, listeners are shown how every element of the tabernacle points to God’s character and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the work of jesus and in the community of believers who are called to be His habitation. The series invites us to look beyond ritual and symbol to the spiritual realities they represent, drawing practical lessons for faith and life today.

Class 1 – The People, the Purpose, and the Pattern from Heaven

The opening class lays the foundation by showing how God’s pattern of dwelling stretches from Eden to the tabernacle and beyond. The people of Israel, called out of Egypt, are presented as a living blueprint, illustrating God’s desire to shape a habitation that reflects His glory. This session highlights how God’s plan unfolds through history and how it points forward to the kingdom.

Class 2 – Brazen Shadows on the Linen Wall

Attention turns to the outer court of the tabernacle, where brass and linen symbolize purged flesh and righteousness. This class reflects on the willing hearts of Israel who contributed their gifts to its construction, and how the lessons of dedication, service, and cleansing apply to believers who are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices today.

Class 3 – Coverings Without and Curtains Within

This lesson explores the coverings and curtains of the tabernacle, considering how they speak of redemption, faith, and holiness. With vivid detail, Brother Stan connects the weaving of linen and the overlay of metals with the life of faith, showing how disciples are called to be covered, cleansed, and upheld by the righteousness of God.

Class 4 – Reflections Within the Holy Place

Moving inward, the study examines the boards, lampstand, and table of showbread found in the holy place. Each item becomes a reflection of fellowship, faith, and sustenance. This class emphasizes the importance of being illuminated by God’s word, strengthened by spiritual bread, and joined together as a household founded on redemption.

Class 5 – The Altar of Incense Before the Veil of the Most Holy

Here the focus rests on the altar of incense, where the prayers of the saints rise as a sweet-smelling offering before God. The lesson underscores the seriousness of prayer, its connection to sacrifice, and the need for lives aligned with God’s purpose. The altar stands as a symbol of devotion, urging believers to approach the Father with sincerity and reverence.

Class 6 – Face to Face Over the Mercy Seat

The series concludes in the Most Holy Place, at the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat. Here God’s law and His mercy meet, pointing forward to the work of Christ as the propitiation for sin. The class presents a powerful vision of God’s ultimate dwelling with His people, when His glory will fill the earth and His saints will stand face to face before Him.

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