The Altar and Courtyard

The altar was a place where sacrifices were brought and made to the LORD. As you could

imagine, this was a very busy place. Many activities happened here. It is where animals were

burned in offering to the LORD God as a show of admiration, honour, and worship to Him.

The LORD spoke to Moses and gave him the details of the elements which would become

the outside courtyard of the Tabernacle of God. The Tabernacle was to be at the center of

the camp of Israel. It was from here that the pillar of fire by night and the cloud by day would

direct the people of Israel where they would travel. The details of the altar of sacrifices and the

courtyard are presented for everyone to see and read. Exodus 27 gives us the same message

that Moses gave to God’s people. As we study and read this passage, let us remember that we

are the temple of the Holy Spirit, where the presence of God reigns.