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why he was able to bring the Ark of the Covenant right into his
backyard and worship the Presence of God whenever he wanted to
without dying. Unlike the tremendous rules and regulations found in
the tabernacle of Moses, the tabernacle of David was a simple threesided
tent with the Ark of the Covenant right in the midst of it! David
was definitely a spiritual pioneer in his generation. To approach at free
will the Ark of the Covenant (the Presence of God) was tremendously
unorthodox behavior according to the laws of Moses. This is why
David’s tabernacle is the only tabernacle or house that God said he was
going to restore (Acts 15:16,17), because Abba Father has a desire to
be close to us in an intimate way. David’s tabernacle, which was in
Zion, represents the way to be intimate with God.
Zion is a set-apart place of spontaneous worship and adoration toward
God. Most of the Psalms were recorded by scribes as David sang from
inspiration and poured out His heart to God (Ps. 87:7). Although the
tabernacles of Moses and Solomon were given specific dimensions and
building instructions, the tabernacle of David did NOT have any
dimensions or descriptions, because God himself will build Zion.
Since Zion is a holy place of worship, how can holiness or worship be
measured? There was no veil to separate God’s presence from His
people: “everyone of them appears before God in Zion” (Ps. 84:7).
Zion is always referred to in the feminine throughout the Scriptures,
and several refer to her as a virgin. The next chart has some brief
characteristics of Zion who we will see is the Bride of Christ:
Characteristics of Zion Scripture References
God’s dwelling place or Ps. 9:11, Ps. 76:2, Ps. 132:13, Zech.
habitation
8:3,
The ark (presence) of God 1 Ki. 19:21, 2 Chr. 5:2, Ps. 102:16,
is here
Isa. 4:5
Seat of God’s
Ps. 2:6, Isa. 2:3, Ps. 132:17,18, Isa.
governmental authority 24:23
She is God’s people Heb. 12:22-24, Ps. 74:2, Isa. 10:24;
30:19
She is a virgin
Isa. 62:5, Jer. 31:4, 2 Ki. 19:21, Isa.
37:22
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