The Tabernacle Dwells In YOU! by AJS Ministry

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The following 16 pages are excerpts from the Book:

The Tabernacle Dwells In YOU! Order Your Books Now: Why are there so many Churches and yet so little Power in our Communities? Has the church failed or is the church dying because people want God’s blessings but not prayer or give the time to have intimacy with the Lord?” Yet, one must ask: “Has the Christian Church, the Body of Christ,” become the spiritual entertainment centers, where there is praise and worship without Holy Reverence to God in His Holy Sanctuary? While we see and hear of the precious blood of children is being shed daily across the landscapes of America. Why are there so many senseless daily killings, murders and continued escalation of violence? Why so much hate, anger, bitterness, violence, racism, prejudices, greed, selfishness and growing poverty in a country that says “In God We Trust?” If you are searching for more Intimacy, Godly wisdom, knowledge and understanding then this is a must read book for you, your family, friends and congregations. As the author of “The Tabernacle Dwells In You,” I am of the belief that too many in the Body of Christ know little or nothing about the Tabernacle that dwells in the hearts of Believers. The Power of God, his Light, the Holy Spirit, is not illuminating within the fullness of His power given to true and faithful Believers. There is something “Spiritually” wrong in our communities, neighborhoods, and in too many Christian, non-Christian homes and maybe even in some Churches. The Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is being beamed-streamed live-through cyber space via videos and satellites across the world. Technology will soon be able to carry the Gospel to and from a land “Rover” placed on “Planet Mars. So we must ask: “Has the Body of Christ, the Christian Church, possibly missed the relationship between the tabernacle in heaven, the tabernacle that Moses built for God’s meeting place and the Tabernacle that Dwells In YOU? “The Tabernacle Dwells In YOU,” focuses on God’s divine instructions on how to enter His presence to establish and experience intimacy with Christ Beyond the Veil. It focuses on the historical relationship and the roles of the Old Testament (OT) Priest, High Priest and New Testament’s (NT) the Full Armor of God, (Putting On The Whole Armor of God); the correlations of the OT Priest and NT Believers responsibilities for the care, preparation and the process for entering the Courts of God. These processes remain in place today as you come before the Mercy Seat to confess, repent, pray, praise and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. When was the last time you attended a class or studied the Spiritual relationship between the Old Testament Tabernacle and the Tabernacle of Jesus who now Dwells In You? You will discover what it means to be become a new creature in Christ, to be washed, anointed and empowered as your prayers become a Sweet Smell in the nostrils of God. He will strengthen and replenish your Whole Armor of God that he placed upon you. Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to purchase a Book(s) go to http://ajsministry.com/ or E-mail me at AJSMinistry310@gmail.com. To read excerpts go to ISSUU

http://issuu.com/ajsministry I may also be reached at 73-403-4166. sincerely, in Christ Jesus Anton & Jennifer Seals Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Dear Pastor:

September 06, 2012

The time for Restoration, a Refilling/Refreshing is here! God has given you and Believers true Power to: become a weapon against the enemy; to take dominion and authority over all situations, to bind and loose in the heavenly realms; to speak protection, miracles into existence; to change and charge the atmosphere. If your congregation or others are in need of operating even the more in this anointing, and are searching, seeking , longing for more Power, Intimacy, Godly wisdom, knowledge and understanding then “The Tabernacle Dwells In YOU is a must read book for you, your family, friends and congregates. As the author of “The Tabernacle Dwells In You,” I have been blessed with the Holy charge to help Believers, in the Body of Christ, unlock the true Power of God, His Holy Spirit. There is the Light of God who illuminates within, yet He is waiting for people to open their hearts and Believe that He really does dwell with you/me. “The Tabernacle Dwells In YOU,” focuses on God’s divine instructions on how to enter His presence to establish and experience intimacy with Christ Jesus “Beyond the Veil.” It focuses on the historical relationship and the roles of the Old Testament (OT) Priest, High Priest and New Testament’s (NT). It also reveals the full power of Putting On The Whole Armor of God; the correlations it has with the OT Priest and NT Believers in alignment with their responsibilities for the care, preparation and the process for entering the three Courts of God and his Heavenly Realms. These processes remain in place today as you come before the Mercy Seat to confess, repent, pray, praise, worship, meditate and study God’s Word through Jesus Christ. The Spiritual relationship between the Old and New Testament of the Tabernacle of Jesus who now Dwells In You is studied at length in this Book. It will help you Believers to discover what it means to be become a new creature in Christ Jesus. It will reveal, with clarity, why believers must pray and become a living sacrifice, to be washed, strengthen, replenish, anointed and empowered as your prayers become a Sweet Smell in God’s nostrils. For further information please feel free to contact me for additional information or to purchase a Book(s) go our Website at http://ajsministry.com or E-mail me at AJSMinistry310@gmail.com. To read excerpts on the book go to ISSUU: http://issuu.com/ajsministry I may also be reached at 773-403-4166 as we look forward to hearing from you. God bless you, Sincerely, Anton and Jennifer Seals

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Pictures and Synopsis of The Three Courts Chapter 3 The Tabernacle of Moses: God’s Meeting Place The Outer Court

The Sanctuary The Holy Court and The Holy of Holies

The Brazen Laver The East Gate

The Brazen Altar

The Tabernacle, the Dwelling or meeting place of God was a camp surrounded with a white woven linen fence representing God’s Righteousness. It served as barrier separating the dark tents, the sins of the world and the enemies of Righteousness. The only correct way to enter was at the East Gate. In the Outer Court there was the Brazen Altar of Sacrifice where sacrifices were slaughtered by the Priest and offered to God for the forgiveness and repentance of sin. This represents Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary. The Brazen Laver was where the Priest washed before entering the Holy Court. This is symbolic of Jesus being washed and baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist before beginning His Ministry. Believers are to give themselves as a living “Sacrifice”, be baptized by water and receive the infilling of the Holy Spirit. The Tabernacle was the Holy Sanctuary composed of the Holy Court and the Holy of Holies. Three entrances separated the three Courts; each was made of fine linen woven with blue, purple and red wool. The Veil separating the Holy Court from the Holy of Holies was distinguished by the embroidered figures of winged creatures called Cherubs. Three Entrances foreshadow the coming of Jesus and your Spiritual relationship symbolizing: 1. The Outer Court was the place of the Brazen Altar of Sacrifice and the Laver where Priest were consecrated and anointed. Entering the East Gate is symbolic of being at the “Feet of Jesus: “He is the Way.” 2. In Holy Court were three pieces of Golden Furniture: the Candlestick, Table of Shewbread and the Altar of Incense representing the truth of God’s Word. The Candlestick is the Light of God and the Shewbread is symbolic of Manna from heaven, the Bread of Life, where you gain a deeper relationship by studying God’s Word. Praise and worship offered in the Holy Court with Prayer at the Altar of Incense are to become a Sweet Smell to God. 3. Intimacy with Jesus is rooted in your relationship of sacrifices in the Holy Court, before entering “Beyond the Rent Veil” into God’s Holiness. This represents the covering and glory of Jesus as you sup with Him at the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat of God. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light. Believers are the Church, the Body of Christ, the Bride. Jesus Now Dwells In YOU! Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Chapter 4 The Outer Court The Brazen (Brass) Altar of Sacrifice: Exodus 27:1-8 and 30:17-21 (Altar of Burnt Offering)

The Brazen Alter of Sacrifice was the place where the Priest would place the unblemished sacrifices from the children of Israel. The Brazen Altar of Sacrifice correlates with the sacrifices of Jesus who was crucified on the Cross at Calvary. Animals sacrificed were offered on the Brazen Altar, located just beyond entering the Outer Court at the East Gate, at the feet of Jesus in front of the Tabernacle. The blood from unblemished of sacrificed animals was smeared sprinkled on the four horns of the altar. The blood sacrifices of unblemished bulls and rams point to the coming Messiah. The sacrifices were given for atonement of sin as the aroma from the burning and smoking flesh became a sweet smell in His Nostrils. This represents one who enters the Outer Court at the East Gate at the feet of Jesus. It resembles offering yourself as a living sacrifice as you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead; thou shall be saved. Jesus is in the Outer Court welcoming you as a child of God, for by his sacrifice Jesus paid, reconciled, the debt of sin for the world; thus giving you the gift of salvation through sanctification. It is in the Outer Court where you become a Christian, a New Born Believer in Christ. You are to learn as the Priest and High Priest did to reverence the Lord by bringing and giving sacrifice(s) and offering(s) as you come confessing and repenting for your sins. In the Outer Court, Jesus, our Advocate, desires intimacy with you. However, you will never establish an intimate relationship with Jesus if you stay in the Outer Court. Entering into this new relationship with Jesus is just the beginning of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey that will require a closer walk with Jesus. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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The Outer Court: The Brazen (Brass) Laver Exodus 27:1-7; 30:1 7-18 & 38:1-8

Brazen Laver was placed just outside the Door of the Holy Court were Moses, Aaron and the Priest, according to God’s instructions, were too continually and daily stop to wash. This is also where they would receive their anointing with the precious and specially made Holy Oil prior to going into the Holy Court. This large brass reflecting bowl is related to the judgment of God. God instructed Moses to teach Aaron and the Priest not to enter into the Holy Place of God without giving sacrifices and then washing- confessing and repenting. The “Water in the Brazen Laver” represents the cleansing by God’s Word that stirs up the working of the Holy Spirit in you as it spiritually reveals reflections characterizing the sin nature of man. Today you are required to ask, seek and knock before the Lord God with an honest sincere heart to be forgiven of your sins and as well as carnal thoughts and images that cloud your natural human mind. Offering oneself as a sacrifice, confessing, repenting and submitting to be washed in the Outer Court was required. This illustrative act constitutes Believers receiving the anointing of the precious Holy Oil, the Holy Spirit, prior to entering into the presence of God through prayer. Give some thought to what this means, for it will heighten your attention of the difficulties experienced as you strive to focus during your prayer time. Worldly sin-filled thoughts, personal issues, challenges and needs are flashing within your mind. The role of satan, the father of lies, is to stop you from confessing, repenting and to block out the Word of God, heavenly thoughts, directions and revelations from the Lord. The role of the Priests required constant work, praying, praising and worshiping with hands lifted to exalt God as they served in preparing, maintaining and cleansing the Holy Court. This washing and anointing prepares you to become the King and Priest you are called to be for the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Your walk with Christ reveals his light shining in you. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Chapter 5 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breastplate of Righteousness: Exodus 28:1-43

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The High Priest: His Garments & The Breastplate of Righteousness: We will look closer now to the meanings and purpose for wearing Holy Garment worn by both the High Priest and Priests. We will also review in detail the manner in which they were to be consecrated and dressed in Priestly Garment. This was all done before entering the Holy Sanctuary as describe both in Exodus 28 and 39:1-7. Keep in mind the “Spiritual Relationship” found in the Holy Garments of both the High Priest and Priest as it relates to the “Putting on of the Whole Armor of God”, found in Ephesians 6. The Holy Place was the sacred place and the closest place to God, who dwells beyond the Veil in the Holy of Holies. God instructed Moses to teach Aaron and the Priest that they were to stop at the Brazen Laver to wash themselves and to receive the Anointing Oil before entering the Holy Court. These instructions were to be carried out daily and they remain today for Believers seeking a more intimate relationship with the Lord. Therefore, you must be washed/renewed with the Holy Spirit. It is hoped that after reading and studying the writing in this book you come away with discovering why it so important for Believers to come to a deeper Spiritual Realization of every aspect of the Tabernacle and its three Courts and the process to draw closer to the Lord. With that said allow me to share how the Holy Spirit redirected me in the writings of the Priestly Garment and the Breastplate of Righteousness for the High Priest. At a point where I thought I was going to finish the book I hit a wall. I could not for the life of me understand what was going on. Why Lord was I having so much trouble writing about the Priestly Garments and the Breastplate of Righteousness? Hours in prayer, reading, researching, bible study, meditation, fasting and more praying, yet there was not answer on what the Lord was trying to show me or tell me. Actually for 5-6 months it felt as though I was laboring in vain. To compound this matter for the last year and a half to two years I was faced health challenges, mounting financial woes. Well, I realized this was a new journey and another test of Faith for both my wife and I. Now, after months of waiting, I grew to trust the Lord even more. If you desire to have a closer and more intimate life in Christ, not just with Christ, you must come to understand that you must also be in Him. He is in you and the more you abide in Jesus the more He can and will teach, reveal, guide and pull off and out of you. There really is the perquisite of being chastened, instructed, corrected and tested both in Faith and the Will of God. Jesus is found in your periods of having to wait on Jesus. Waiting and growing to believe in His Word. Waiting on the Lord renews your strength. It allows you to know that there is always another level of spiritual growth which requires you to trust because you believe in Knowing the Lord and Savior for yourself. The Lord has given Believers the power through the Blood and the Name of Jesus to cast out, root out, deliver and close the door to the wiles of the devil and all his principalities linked by/in the fear the devil attempts to release in your heart, mind and soul. We must learn while waiting to keep your/our minds on Christ Jesus: “Let this mind that be in Christ also be in you/me. It is the Helmet of Salvation that keeps your mind in perfect peace. My wife preached a sermon entitled “How Bad Do YOU Want It! To get to another level in ones spiritual journey you will experience being sequestered by the Holy Spirit. You must however learn to be at peace during the agony of being both transformed by the renewing of your mind in Christ Jesus Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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and becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus. It is not just a colloquial phrase to be taken lightly. Truth being told the experiences and challenges I faced and that of my wife while writing this book has been the hardest challenge of my life. It is my desire that every person reading this book will get to this place in their life’s journey to know more about the Tabernacle that Now Dwell In YOU! If you really want the more of Jesus then you will discover what it takes to answer the question: How Bad Do You Want Intimacy with and in Jesus Christ?” Why, you may ask, well for several reasons. First and foremost you must give your all to Jesus, your, heart, mind, soul, sacrifices, and time. “Wait on the Lord and be of good courage for He will strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord, Psalm 27:14.” We worship the Lord in spirit and in truth, yet it is in the waiting that we find Jesus. At every venue of your life those that know Jesus know that He is always on time and he never fails. Just make sure you are doing His Will and stop complaining and just keep praying and decreeing that there is Power in the Name of Jesus. He has given us a spirit of love, power, and a sound mind. What was discovered or uncovered in the waiting you ask? That the Tabernacle really does exist and it really does Dwell In Me-All Believers, if they can confess and believe in Jesus. In the waiting the Holy Spirit taught me; granting me further understanding of His Word. It was not only important to know the Word of God but how to live a life pleasing to God. Additionally, only the Holy Spirit could teach me how to illustrate and expound upon His truth found both in the writing of this “Book”, as wells as in living, teaching and preaching the foundational principals directly linked to the Spirit of God. The more you desire intimacy with God the more your carnal mind gets in the way and other unforeseen obstacles and challenges arise. Yet, by faith you learn to draw closer praying more, studying more of God’s Word. Praise, worship and fasting are also very instrument for the Lord loves the habitation of our prayers and praises. Also, long periods of quite meditation and lying prostrate on the floor, or walking and praying are just some of the perquisites. As I reflect back on the beginning of this writing I mentioned several times that there are three basics sins, the Lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. Yet, just the other day discovered that what is at the root of those sins. It is solely rooted in ones Disobedience to the Word, Will and the Plan of God. Do not allow satan to trick you, for we all fall short of the Glory of God. Yet it is Jesus who keeps us and teaches how to live a Christ centered life that is pleasing to Him. Jesus is always near us, thus, it is He alone who gives and places his Priestly Garments: The Robe of his Righteousness and the Garment of Salvation. As we also know it is Jesus who also “Put On You The Whole Armor of God. He has caused a transformation to take place in your life. You will become a New Creature in Christ Jesus. I assure the challenges and obstacles will never stop but nevertheless if you just hold on as I have had to do to his unchanging Word you will experience the victory and unspeakable joy. Here is a scripture that will help keep you in His Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4 3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah 40:31 31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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Chapter 6 Put On The Whole Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18

Ephesians 6:10-18 Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of 10 the devil. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11

Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Chapter 7 Entering The Holy Court: God’s Holy Sanctuary Exodus 25:1-9 and 35:10-19

The Sanctuary, Holy Court: had walls made from beams of acacia wood covered with pure gold. There was also a Menorah, known as the Golden Candlestick, the Golden Table of Incense and the Golden Table of Shewbread. The Holy Court was just the other side of the Veil separating the Holy of Holies, where the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat were located. It remains the embodiment of God for in the Holy Court each of the three Golden objects, along with the Veil separating the Holy of Holies, represents the fullness and unlimited power of God’s deity and the ministry of Jesus. It also represents the Holy Court of God’s Spirit and the coming Jesus in the image of The Light of the World-Candlestick. The Shewbread, Bread of Life, is the coming of Jesus along with the Gospels of Jesus and the New Testament. Jesus is represented also as the Sweet Smell from the “Burning Incense.” This is the presence of Jesus, the Fire of God, purging the sin of man’s sin by the blood of the “Suffering Jesus.” The coals burning the incense came from the Altar of Sacrifice. The Holy Sanctuary is the area believers are to enter if they are truly diligently seeking a more meaningful prayer life and intimacy found with a closer relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The Menorah, Candlestick represents, the Light of God manifesting brighter in your Christian walk. This is the Lord’s Sanctuary, pavilion of the most High God, were you meet Him and enter with a desire to eat from the Word of God. The Shewbread, also called “the bread in your face;”meaning that God’s Word is the Bread of Life, for the Lord is always near; in your presence. God’s Word will open your eyes to see and feel his presence, for He is always neigh you. Manna of the Lord seen shinning in your eyes is a reflection of the windows of your heart. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Gold Candlestick (Menorah or Lampstand) Exodus 25:31-40; Revelation 1:12-20

The Golden Candlestick (Lampstand) was made of seventy five (75) pounds of pure solid gold; hammered into its form and placed along the South Wall in the Holy Court. The Candlestick had six branches that joined at the main shaft. There were seven Lamp Bowls filled with pure Olive Oil representing the Holy Spirit; with a wick in the center that was to be kept burning. The Candlestick provided the only means of light for the Holy Court and was not visible from the Outer Court. Symbolically, the Candlestick represents many pieces but yet one light and oneness and Spirit of God: “The Church, the Body of Christ.” The Candlestick was composed of: one Shaft, the six branches and ornaments of: bowls (lamps), knobs and flowers that totaled 66 pieces. The Candlestick represents the sixty six (66 books of the Bible), God’s divine Word given to mankind. It is also the embodiment of Jesus: the Light of the World, the Holy Spirit and Church. John’s vision (Revelation 1:1220; Rev 4:5) revealed: Seven Golden Candlesticks, the seven Lamps, the voice that spoke with him, the one standing in the midst of the Candlestick, likened unto the Son of man. This foreshadowed the coming of the Messiah, the Son of man, the image of Jesus, who is holding in his right hand Seven Stars; the Seven Angels of the Seven Churches. Angels represent the Pastors of the Seven Churches. This all points to Jesus: the Candlestick, the Light of God, Jesus is the Way, Truth and the Life (Light). He had not yet appeared nor ascended into heaven. Jesus is the Light Shinning in the space of darkness and separating darkness calling all unto his marvelous light, 2 Peter 1:9. The Shaft is also symbolic of the True Vine and the Believers are the branches that abide in the shaft, as Believers are to abide in Jesus.

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Gold Table of Showbread Exodus (25:23-30; 37:10-16)

The Table of Shewbread, with twelve (12) loaves of Bread represented the Twelve Tribes of Israel. One loaf for each Tribe was placed in the Holy Court. This supply of Heavenly Bread was to be replenished and never to run out. The Shewbread Table was located on north side, (right side), of the Holy Court. The Shewbread points to the sacrificial offering of thanksgiving; for the Lord God was always present, as He is for all Believers. It was called “Bread of Presence or Bread in Your Face.” Eating of the Shewbread directs all to the never ending provisions, Manna from Heaven. It is God’s Word, the Bread of Life, when established and rooted in you opens your Spiritual eyes to receive Godly: wisdom, knowledge and understanding, this is a Spiritual awakening. This is the seat of the anointing of the Lords Grace that strengthens the mind and enables you to press forward to the Mark of His High Calling. Manna rained from heaven; the Bread of Life, rained down from Heaven six out of seven days for over forty years. There was enough received on six days; allowing all to rest on the seventh day. The seventh day, Sabbath day, was to remain a day of holy rest. Unleavened Bread denotes a prophetic history passed from generation to generation. Eating the Un-leavened bread, (Shewbread) and the bitter herbs reflects the bitter sweet historical relationship the people suffered in Egypt and our suffering Jesus. Moses instructed the Israelites to cover their door post with the blood of the Lamb. It was the same Blood covering placed on the doorways in Egypt which allowed the death angel to pass over the children of Israel. Furthermore, it points to the Last Supper Jesus prepared with bread and wine for His Disciples before being beaten, scorned and Crucified for the sins of the world/mankind. It points as well to the Lord’s setting of his Royal Table. This is symbolic of the Last Supper Jesus prepared; “Offering Himself” to his disciples and to the world. While in His humanity, fleshly tent, this was done just prior to him being “Sacrificed on Calvary.” His broken body symbolizes the Bread of Life. The out pouring of blood and water from His side constitutes His saving and conquering blood: “the Golden Oil, God and Jesus as the Olive Trees, (Zech, 4).” The wine represents the wine we partake during Holy Communion. The Water remains as the cleansing and revealing power of His Holy Spirit. God’s Grace allowed the blood of Jesus to: redeem, forgive, justify, cleanse, deliver and heal because you are/were sanctified by the Blood of Jesus. For Believers in Jesus Christ the Bread represents both His: endless provisions and His continual presence. He gives you peace in the mist of life’s storms as well as victory to overcome the attacks of the enemy. His saving Grace sanctifies and covers all Believers who confess believing in their hearts that Jesus is the Resurrected Son of God. Jesus now Dwells, his meeting place, in your Inner Spirit. The Lord’s Prayer, in Matthew 6, reveals this Truth as you recite: “Give Us Our Daily Bread.” The Table and the Shewbread foreshadows the coming Messiah and God’s Redemptive Power. You must enter the Holy Sanctuary with a sincere desire to eat of the Bread of Life. This is His Body that was offered up for all mankind. The Gold Crown on the Table represents Jesus keeping you from falling back into the bondage to sin.

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Golden Altar of Incense Exodus 30:1-10

The Golden Altar of Incense was placed at the center of the Holy Court. This represents being at the heart of God. There was only three feet of space between the Veils separating the Altar of Incense from the Holy of Holies where the Ark of the Covenant was placed. The purpose of the Gold Altar was and remains for: praying to communicate with God, praising, worshiping, and listening to God; to intercede for others and to wait for His directions and a refreshing by the Holy Spirit. There was a special mixture of equal amounts of costly spices consisting of: stacte, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense used for making the Holy Incense. This too signifies the inability of man to measure the fullness of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace and Mercy. The incense was crushed and made into grounded powder that was sprinkled in front of the Altar where the High Priest would pray for the children of Israel. The smashed and grounded incense represents Believers being broken by the Word of God; becoming new Creatures, filled with the Love of Christ in their hearts. Lying prostrate, with your face to the ground, refers to a willingness to surrender totally to the Lord. There are times during life where the Lord allows the enemy to frequent his attacks on you, your family, your health, finances and even wonderful opportunities with great plans have all gone sour. There are just a deluge of overwhelming challenges springing up against you in spite of your constant prayers and faithfulness. There is trouble in the land; in this world there will always be problems. Thus Jesus knew we would need Him and that all believers must come before the throne of God with an honest heart. This requires a spirit of submission and obedience to the Lord. Obedience of your mind, knowingly seeking to be in the Lord and more Christ-Like requires a willingness to turn away from lustful desires and worldly selfish gains. The coals from the Brazen Altar were used to keep the flames burning and this was likewise for the wicks of the Candlestick. The sweet aroma, likened to being born again or being renewed, gave off a sweet smell. It is that place with Jesus in spite of all that may be going wrong or all is going exceptionally well that you find Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peace. There is joy knowing that you want to be pleasing to the Father and that He is blessing you with His covering. There is unspeakable joy, the oil of joy that fills your heart, mind and spirit with unspeakable joy. This comes because you thirst, have a sincere heart of thanksgiving, your prayers and supplications have been received of God and your Inner Spirit is as a sweet smell unto the Lord.

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Chapter 8 The Holy of Holies The Ark of the Covenant Exodus 25:10-22

The “Ark of the Covenant” was the most sacred of the Tabernacle furnishings located in the Most Holy Court, (The Holy of Holies). The Ark was constructed with acacia wood and gold covered it both on the inside and outside. The two poles, (staves), were made of acacia wood and also covered with gold and where used to carry the Ark and its Mercy Seat. This again was done according to God’s divine instructions given to Moses, see Exodus 25. The Tablets with the Ten Commandments, the Manna from Heaven and the Rod of Aaron were placed inside the Ark. The Ten Commandments were the actual “Covenants” –laws–given to Moses for the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The “Commandments” were written into stone tablets by the very Finger of God. These items served as visual reminders that God was always with them. “The Mercy Seat” is actually the lid designed to fit on top of the Ark of the Covenant. It is referred to as the “Throne of God”. The Mercy Seat was made from pure gold and designed with Cherubs facing each other from opposite ends. On the Annual Day of Atonement God’s presence would meet Aaron over the Mercy Seat. This was the Spirit, Brightness: “Shekinah and/or Sheckinah, the Glory of God. This was the manifestation of the Spirit of God, His Brightness; filling the Tabernacle and the entire camp with His presence. The Tabernacle, the Spirit of God, now dwells in the Hearts of Believers who confess with their mouths believing in their hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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The Ark of the Covenant In The Holy of Holies Exodus Exodus 25:1-9 and 35:10-19

The “Ark of the Covenant:” Just beyond the beautifully woven embroidered Veil separating the Holy Court from the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant; with a top lid called the Mercy Seat. This Court of the Holies of Holies is referenced as the room “Beyond the Veil”. This is the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat which represents God’s Throne on earth. This Veil was especially designed and interwoven with the finest woven linen of white, blue, purple and scarlet (red) wool; embroidered with figures of winged creatures. The Veil and the interwoven Cherubs were also found on the first layer of the Tabernacles inner ceiling. The winged creatures were the replicas of the golden Cherubs also placed at each end of the top of the Ark. In the New Testament, following the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Veil was rent from top down. The “Renting of the Veil” at the entrance of the Holy of Holies is symbolic of the crucifixion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ who is seated on the right hand side of God’s Heavenly Throne, Revelation 11:19. Thus we see the Light of God meeting the children of Israel at God’s Tabernacle on the Annual Day of Atonement. The Veil has been Rent. Come now to the Mercy Seat of the Lord; He is waiting on You!

Who Can Stand Before The Lord? Psalm 24:3-5 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His Holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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Jesus Rent Veil Exodus 27:9-21 and 36:8-19

A Veil separated the Holy of Holies from the Holy Court:. The Renting of the Veil was evident by “Jesus who cried with a loud voice giving up the Holy Ghost.” His shout was powerfully overwhelming as the earth shattered and while breathe taking it was indescribable, yet terrifying as rocks were flying as the earth quakes and the bodies of Saints (Believers), which were sleep, arose ascending to heaven. If you could only imagine, seeing and hearing our Lord shouting with so much power that He shook the very foundation of heaven and earth as a reminder of his love and power for Believers in Christ. With adoration and with a sweet spirit of praise and worship you can hear Jesus saying: “It is finished”. Jesus was saying to the world: I have finished my Father’s business in my humanness, so his Veil, His human nature or outer Tent was Rent. He no longer dwells in a physical tent. Jesus, therefore, no longer has need of this earthen vessel of humanity for He has ascended into heaven and sits on the Right Hand of God as our High Priest. “I am on the way home to take my seat in Glory with my Father.” He was so gracious in His exit from the evil of this world and from the sinful punishment He suffered for us “His Shouted Praises were so loud and thunderous that the Bible says the dead in Christ arose.” So, wake up people of God, He is coming back and He shall shout even louder when he returns for His Bride, the Church, and the Body of Christ. O’ I want us to be ready when He Comes Back and I want to be in that number where my/our names are written in the book of Life. Halleluiah! Copyright 2012 AJS Ministry (Anton & Jennifer Seals Ministry: Anointed By Jesus To Serve Ministry

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