May 21

<p>Exodus 27-29 We are in the World Stream today reading more about the construction the altar, tabernacle, etc. from the New International Version. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Streams Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis</p> <blockquote> <div>Dear Lord prepare us for our meeting with you. The beauty of what is coming together in this reading today is simple and intricate and beautiful; beautiful as meeting you daily as we prepare to meet you face to face one day.</div> </blockquote> <p>27 - Here we find the description of the bronze altar and the court of the Tabernacle. The altar was 15' X 15' and 9' high. The details for the courtyard that would encircle the Tabernacle are many. The court was 150' X 75'.  The linen curtains and loops and poles and lamps is rather interesting. There are helpful drawings and illustrations if searching then on the internet helps you see it better. "Tabernacle in the wilderness" should take you enough options.</p> <div>28 - The garments for the priests; Aaron and his sons were of vital importance. The included the ephod (the breastpiece), there were gems within the garments.  The outfits were symbolic, precise, intricate, and beautiful - even inspiring. This was such a significant element of their worship. I may seem hard to grasp for many today when the dresscode has degraded to "hey, wear whatever!"  But Jesus told one parable where those who attended a wedding were expelled from the event for having the wrong outfit on.  This was also illustrative of paradise where those who are clothed in Christ are the only ones allowed to enter. Anyone else with any other outfit is cast into outer darkness.  My husband and I may have a better insight into this as we work in Hollywood and it is crucial that every woman at every event be found in a unique dress. To be seen in any way similar to another woman's outfit is a perceived nightmare. The opposite rule goes for men - they must all look identical in black tuxedos/white shirt/black bowtie. To be seen in any varianc