The Church's Purpose: Shining The Light
As we close out this series, let's take one more look at the lampstand in Exodus 25 - God's blueprint for every local congregation. As you read this passage, take note of the links to prior posts. Following those links will show you how each detail of the lampstand should correspond to your local church. Exodus 25:31-36 " You shall also make a lampstand of pure gold ; the lampstand shall be of hammered work . Its shaft, its branches, its bowls, its ornamental knobs, and flowers shall be of one piece. And six branches shall come out of its sides: three branches of the lampstand out of one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side. Three bowls shall be made like almond blossoms on one branch , with an ornamental knob and a flower, and three bowls made like almond blossoms on the other branch , with an ornamental knob and a flower -- and so for the six branches that come out of the lampstand. On the lampstand itself four bowls shall ...