About this episode
Tolu Ogunrinde discusses the significance of the Tabernacle and Temple in relation to access to God on Easter Sunday.
Tolu Ogunrinde - April 4th, 2026 - From Top to Bottom (Easter Sunday) Matthew 27 v 50-51 Exo 26 v 30-33 Holy Place Vs Most Holy Place – (Exo 30 v 1-10; 29 v 1-9; 27 v 20-21; Lev. 16) \ Tabernacle A portable tent-like sanctuary Instructions/Pattern given to Moses (Exo 25:9) Built during Israel’s wilderness journey Showed that God was travelling with His people Could be assembled and dismantled as the people moved (Num 4) Temple A permanent development of the Tabernacle pattern Built after Israel settled in the land Constructed under King Solomon in Jerusalem A fixed structure; not meant to be moved The curtain symbolized the separation between a Holy God (Lev 19:1-2) and Sinful man (Rom 3:23; 5:19) Restricted Access – Only the High Priest could pass beyond that curtain, and only once a year on the day of atonement (Lev 16 v 29-30). In Lev. 16 v 1-2 – God told Moses to warn his brother. In Num 18v7 – God told Aaron that any unauthorized person that comes near will die When all is considered, it reveals a relationship shaped by fear and distance from God. Man stood outside, looking in, aware of God’s presence, yet unable to draw near. And what does this remind us? Access to God…
People in this episode
Guest: Tolu Ogunrinde
Topics covered
- Easter
- Access to God
- Tabernacle
- Temple
- Sacrifice
Keywords
- Holy Place
- Most Holy Place
- separation
- High Priest
- day of atonement
- forgiveness
- sacrifice
- worship
- reverence
- order
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Israel, Jerusalem
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