When I was thinking of this, I thought:
1. As one of the divines points out the Tabernacle (which is mobile) can represent our individual worship, while the Temple (a more permanent structure) represents our congregational worship.
2. When we behold the architecture of the Tabernacle (building, colors, etc) and the Tabernacle it makes us stop and take notice. There is established a reverence and an awe. It is someplace "different" then normal. It did not conform to what other religions did or to what the world expected. The same with the furniture, etc.
3. When we look at the clothing worn as compared to the shorts and flip-flops some wear to church today, it ... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/puke.gif" alt="" />
4. In Ezekiel's vision (apocalyptic) the uncircumcised were not allowed "in." So much for attracting the world with our worship, etc. Worship was meant for the Church.
5. The services were very orderly, as if they were there for a specific purpose--I don't think it was the purpose driven life <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/drop.gif" alt="" />
I believe there are other elements that could be pointed out. Anyone else?
