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Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
2 Chronicles 4:1-22
Completely overlaid in gold, the temple speaks of perfect and pure righteousness. Moreover the worshipper would not be able to approach it without having first passed the altar of brass for sacrifice. This altar is square, and its dimensions, twenty cubits wide, are identical to those of the most holy place. In other words the glories of this most holy place correspond with the greatness and perfection of the sacrifice represented by the altar.
There is then the matter of "the sea". The twelve oxen bring to mind the patient and persevering work of Christ according to Ephesians 5:26, as well as the steadfastness to be displayed in all directions in order to resist external influences and maintain purity. Only after this are the other items enumerated: the lavers, the candlesticks, the tables, the golden altar and the various accessories of the priests, so as to remind us that we cannot enjoy the truths represented in those objects until we have been morally purified in the "sea of brass" (Psalms 26:6; 2 Corinthians 7:1).
With the exception of the cup and the bread at the Breaking of Bread, the New Testament worshipper no longer has any visible objects, "sacraments" or ceremonies in front of him. Quite simply he is requested to take part in the Lord’s supper. He worships in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).
