'Rightly Dividing the Word'
Inside the Outer Court (outside New Jerusalem) were two furniture - bronze altar and bronze laver.
Salvation at Bronze Altar
Lev 7:37 This is the law of the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the trespass offering, the consecrations, and the sacrifice of the peace offering,
The Bronze Altar, where offerings were burnt, was the only place in the temple of God, where the priests ministered to the people.
Our Lord, who was crucified outside Jerusalem, became the perfect sacrifice by fulfilling all burnt offerings at the bronze altar.
Empowerment at the Altar
1. Blood of Jesus
Jesus shed His precious blood on the cross for the cleansing of all the sins of those who believe in Him.
Jesus also provided His blood for every Christian, so that at their repentance, all their sins and unrighteousness will be forgiven.
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2. Ministry of Priest
The priests ministered to the Jews by teaching them the law.
After the death and resurrection of Jesus, He gave each disciple the Holy Spirit of redemption to teach them by convicting them.
John 16:7-8 And when He (Holy Spirit) has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
The Holy Spirit in each Christian convicts Christians of sin and to avoid committing them, convicts them of righteousness (saved for good works) and also convicts them of the judgment upon every Christian based on their good works.
3. Free will Offerings
The Jews also offered animal and meal sacrifices as thanksgiving, freewill offerings and peace offerings.
The Holy Spirit within us will help to strengthen our faith by encouraging us with the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit.
I Cor 12:7-8,11 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit,.. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Christians, having tasted the gifts of the Holy Spirit, will always worship Him with praises and thanksgivings. Out of the love for the Lord, many Christians just cannot help themselves but constantly share His great love of dying on the cross for us. Hallelujah, to God be the glory.
