Exodus 27

gate

In the hangings of the court ( Exodus 27:9 ), representing that practical righteousness which God demands in the law, and which, therefore, bars out all men ; Romans 3:19 Romans 3:20 ; 10:3-5 . No colours are inwrought. But the "gate" is Christ John 10:9 and so the colours reappear as in the veil Exodus 26:31 .

pillars

The fillets and hooks upholding the linen hangings are of silver (See Scofield "Exodus 38:27") for it is in virtue of His redemptive work that Christ is our way of access, and not by virtue of His righteous life (symbolized by the fine linen); but the pillars of the court rest upon brass sockets, not silver as in the case of the boards See Scofield " Exodus 26:19 " and brass symbolizes divine righteousness in judgment See Scofield " Numbers 21:9 ". Redemption not only displays God's mercy, but vindicates His righteousness in showing that mercy. Romans 3:21-26 .

brass

(See Scofield "Numbers 21:9") .

oil

Oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit (Cf) John 3:34 ; Hebrews 1:9 . In Christ the oil- fed Light ever burns, the Light of the world John 8:12 . But here we have not the world, but the sanctuary. It is a question, not of testimony in and to the world, but of our communion and worship as believer-priests in the holiest Hebrews 10:19 Hebrews 10:20 . In the Tabernacle there were two compartments, two lights: the holy place with the candlestick (See Scofield "Exodus 25:31") the holy of holies with the shekinah, or manifested glory of God. These two places are now one ; Matthew 27:50 Matthew 27:51 ; Hebrews 9:6-8 ; 10:19-21 but it is important to see that there are still two lights: Christ, the Light of life John 8:12 through the Spirit giving light upon the holy things of God, the showbread and altar of incense; and also the shekinah, now on the face of Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 4:6 . Into this twofold light we, as believer- priests, are brought 1 Peter 2:9 . We "walk in the light," not merely which He gives, but in which He lives 1 John 1:7 . But what of the command to "bring pure oil" Exodus 27:20 . Because our access, apprehension, communion, and transformation are by the Spirit ; Ephesians 2:18 ; 1 Corinthians 2:14 1 Corinthians 2:15 ; 2 Corinthians 13:14 ; Philippians 2:1 ; 2 Corinthians 3:18 . Our title to His presence is the blood Ephesians 2:13 but only as filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 do we really walk in the light.