Old Testament Scripture is full of models and examples of the things to come -- things that are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Hebrews even says they are "a shadow" not the "realities." Elevation Worship's song "O Come To The Altar" sent me on a journey to discover the significance of two altars found in the tabernacle of old. Come with me as we peek into the old covenant to better understand the new. I have a feeling it will affect the way you "come to the altar" in the future. On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Consider a topic Historical context How bit by bit God is revealing the severity of sin to me God's charge to build a tabernacle for his dwelling among the people - Exodus 25:8-9 God's current dwelling place - 1 Corinthians 3:16 A description of the brazen altar - Exodus 27:1-8 A description of the animals to be offered on the brazen altar - Leviticus 1:1-9 How the brazen altar and the sacrifices there were designed to show the Israelites that the first step for sinful man to approach a holy God was to be cleansed by the blood of an innocent creature That the brazen altar was a place of forgiveness The sacrifices made on the brazen altar were incomplete, but Jesus' sacrifice was final and complete - Hebrews 10:1-18 The altar of incense and the specific instructions for that altar - Exodus 30:37-38 Incense as a representation of prayer Like the incense, our prayers should be continuous - Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 The altar as a picture of the intercession of Christ on our behalf - Hebrews 7:25 Coming to the altar with confidence and a sincere heart - Hebrews 10:19-23, Hebrews 4:16     Additional Resources Lyrics An article on the brazen altar - The-Tabernacle-Place.com An article on the altar of incense - The-Tabernacle-Place.com An article on the significance of the altar of incense - GotQuestions.com This Week's Challenge Read all about the tabernacle in Exodus 26-31. You can learn about the specifics of the sacrifices and the law when you continue reading in Leviticus. Then head over to Hebrews. If you start in chapter 7 and read through chapter 10 you will see the references to the old covenant and a detailed description of the new.