Prayers of the Saints Altar of Incense Materials
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Prayers of the Saints Altar of Incense Materials Measurements Ministry
Altar of Incense Materials Ø The Altar 1. 2. 3. 4. Acacia wood = Christ’s humanity Golden overlay = Deity of Christ Crown = Christ exalted ; Heb. 7: 25 Horns = power (in prayer) ; 1 Jn. 2: 1 5. Rings & staves = pray anywhere, anytime ; 1 Timothy 2: 8
Altar of Incense Materials Ø The Altar (continued) 6. Sprinkled w/blood from brazen altar 7. Identifies us with our great Advocate expressions of adoration ü expressions of intercession ü
Altar of Incense Materials Ø The Incense 1. stacte = Christ’s life 2. onycha = Christ’s death 3. galbanum = Christ’s resurrection 4. frankincense = Christ’s ascension 5. Equal parts of each, of equal value 6. True value of the altar
Altar of Incense Measurements Two cubits high = Ephesians 1: 21 Foursquare = universal availability Position Ø Ø Ø 1. 2. 3. 4. Center of Holy place In line with … Before mercy seat = prayer close to God Veil separates = not TODAY!
Altar of Incense Ministry Ø Ø Adoration – Hebrews 13: 15 Intercession – Psalm 141: 2 1. Luke 1: 8 -10 2. Revelation 5: 8 3. Revelation 8: 3, 4
Altar of Incense Application ► Are your prayers a fragrant aroma to God as an act of worship borne from clean hands and a pure heart? ► How important is prayer to you in worship and service to the Savior? ► Is prayer a priority in your life?
