Base of the Mizbeach

[Gesso]

I was checking out the temple institute website, and came across a cool presentation on the temple mount (that i ended up spending tonnes of time checking out!)

One thing i noticed while looking through it, is this

http://a174.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/36/l_15c98f179d4f9c4930e9964d13f08c2d.jpg

This is some notes from that page

The Yesod: The Base of the Mizbeach(altar)
The base of the mizbeach was called the Yesod (foundation). It ran along the northern and western sides of the mizbeach. In addition, the base protruded one additional cubit on the northeastern and southwestern corners. The section of the mizbeach that had the base was situated in the tribal portion of Benjamin, and the section of the mizbeach that had no base was located in Judah's portion.



* The Holy Temple was literally situated on the border between the inheritance of Benjamin and the inheritance of Judah. In this way it symbolized the unity between the sons of Rachel and the sons of Leah

The side that was on Judah's half, didnt have a foundation


:scratch

Does this seem like symbolism/'foreshadowing' of Jesus?
It could be just me 'reaching' :)


everyone needs to check out this site if you havent already...its so awesome to learn more about the temple http://www.templeinstitute.org/illustrated/introduction.htm

[Gesso]

anybody? :idunno

[Hootmon]

anybody? :idunnoFirst Ive heard of this.

[Joel]

According to the graph, the Foundation was in Benjamin's lot ---
but the Ramp of Ascension was in Judah's lot.

I think the two belonging to the two tribes for a prophetic reason, obviously. It isn't mere chance that these two tribes would intersect through the Holiest Site in Israel.

These two tribes come to prominent factor when one reads through the story of Joseph. The 'main Tribes' of importance in the drama of Joseph (and the ultimate end-time drama, I believe) are the tribes of Reuben (the first-born), Judah (what would be the royal tribe), Simeon plays a curious albeit more minor role, Joseph (obvious), and Benjamin (the youngest Tribe which was the crucial role in reconciling).


On his birth he was called Ben-oni (son of my sorrow) - but prophetically his name was changed to Ben-yamin (son of the right-Hand). Encapsulating the dual role of Christ's ministry - of dejection and rejection, but yet of glory and honor too.

Benjamin was born when Rachel (whose name means "little lamb") was dying.



Benjamin speaks to Christ's role as being seated at His Father's right-hand.
Judah speaks to Christ's role as the Royal Descendant and Heir, and the 'Lion' of the tribe of Judah.

Of course we know only the Levites, the Priestly Tribe, served in the Temple grounds, not mattering what Tribe intersected through it.



But in these three tribes 'staking claim' to the Temple - God's House, I see a possible allusion to the Priestly function (as found in Levi), the Prophetic function (as found in Benjamin), and the Kingly/Royal function (as found in Judah).

All fulfilled in the man of Jesus Christ (Prophet/Priest/and King).



Notice the ascent/the ramp/the stairway to the Altar was only found in Judah. Likewise, the only one capable of being qualified to ascend that proverbial altar on Calvary to be our sacrificial Lamb had to come from the Tribe of Judah.

In this sacrifice he was the Ben-oni (son of sorrow) - but once the blood was spilt, and poured down Calvary's cross.. (even to the base) - He initiated the events which put a domino effect into play - becoming our Redeemer, and opening the way to becoming the 'Son of the Right-Hand' - the conqueror over death and sin.

Now the interesting thing is the Law of Moses prescribed the blood of sacrifices (Bulls, Goats, and FEMALE Lambs) to be poured out at the BASE of the Altar (this is the same foundation, which would have been in Benjamin's lot) per Leviticus 4:7, 18, 25, 30, 34, 5:9, 8:15, 9:9.

I thought it interesting Rachel (a female "Lamb") was in the process of dying when she had her son Ben-oni/Ben-yamin. Likewise, the blood of the dying Lamb was to be poured out upon the foundation of the Altar, which was in Benjamin's lot.

It was in the process of her sacrifice that his name was changed. So too, with Christ becoming the Sacrificial Lamb, was he turning from Ben-oni into Ben-yamin - also being the only one qualified to 'ascend the Ramp' which was in Judah's lot.


Prophet/Priest/and King.
Benjamin/Levi/and Judah.

[Joel]

Reuben and Judah are similar in spirit, for it was the birth-right which Judah took from Reuben (who originally had the birth-right). Judah replaced Reuben as the 'first-born' of sorts. And it was both Reuben and Judah who persauded their brethern not to shed Joseph's blood, as evidenced in the 37th chapter of Genesis. They both shared the trait of compassion for Joseph.

Joseph and Benjamin are similar in spirit (for Joseph was likewise the youngest, before Benjamin) - and it's noted that Joseph favored Benjamin in the latter chapters of Genesis just as Jacob favored Joseph. In the character of Joseph and Benjamin we see the same picture: the rejected/dejected persona, only to later turn into the glorious/triumphing ruler.

[Joel]

Christ also is our Foundation, and the Foundation of the Church (which the Apostles and Prophets built upon).

He is the Rock.

It was through His shed blood (which was laid at the Foundation), becoming Benyamin from Ben-oni.

Being the royal heir to walk to the Altar of Sacrifice.. yet being the Priest as well.

[Gesso]

According to the graph, the Foundation was in Benjamin's lot ---
but the Ramp of Ascension was in Judah's lot.

I think the two belonging to the two tribes for a prophetic reason, obviously. It isn't mere chance that these two tribes would intersect through the Holiest Site in Israel.

These two tribes come to prominent factor when one reads through the story of Joseph. The 'main Tribes' of importance in the drama of Joseph (and the ultimate end-time drama, I believe) are the tribes of Reuben (the first-born), Judah (what would be the royal tribe), Simeon plays a curious albeit more minor role, Joseph (obvious), and Benjamin (the youngest Tribe which was the crucial role in reconciling).


On his birth he was called Ben-oni (son of my sorrow) - but prophetically his name was changed to Ben-yamin (son of the right-Hand). Encapsulating the dual role of Christ's ministry - of dejection and rejection, but yet of glory and honor too.

Benjamin was born when Rachel (whose name means "little lamb") was dying.



Benjamin speaks to Christ's role as being seated at His Father's right-hand.
Judah speaks to Christ's role as the Royal Descendant and Heir, and the 'Lion' of the tribe of Judah.

Of course we know only the Levites, the Priestly Tribe, served in the Temple grounds, not mattering what Tribe intersected through it.



But in these three tribes 'staking claim' to the Temple - God's House, I see a possible allusion to the Priestly function (as found in Levi), the Prophetic function (as found in Benjamin), and the Kingly/Royal function (as found in Judah).

All fulfilled in the man of Jesus Christ (Prophet/Priest/and King).



Notice the ascent/the ramp/the stairway to the Altar was only found in Judah. Likewise, the only one capable of being qualified to ascend that proverbial altar on Calvary to be our sacrificial Lamb had to come from the Tribe of Judah.

In this sacrifice he was the Ben-oni (son of sorrow) - but once the blood was spilt, and poured down Calvary's cross.. (even to the base) - He initiated the events which put a domino effect into play - becoming our Redeemer, and opening the way to becoming the 'Son of the Right-Hand' - the conqueror over death and sin.

Now the interesting thing is the Law of Moses prescribed the blood of sacrifices (Bulls, Goats, and FEMALE Lambs) to be poured out at the BASE of the Altar (this is the same foundation, which would have been in Benjamin's lot) per Leviticus 4:7, 18, 25, 30, 34, 5:9, 8:15, 9:9.

I thought it interesting Rachel (a female "Lamb") was in the process of dying when she had her son Ben-oni/Ben-yamin. Likewise, the blood of the dying Lamb was to be poured out upon the foundation of the Altar, which was in Benjamin's lot.

It was in the process of her sacrifice that his name was changed. So too, with Christ becoming the Sacrificial Lamb, was he turning from Ben-oni into Ben-yamin - also being the only one qualified to 'ascend the Ramp' which was in Judah's lot.


Prophet/Priest/and King.
Benjamin/Levi/and Judah.


wow, very interesting joel. thanks :)

i love finding the symbolism God has implanted in the temple :thumb
i just came upon a link on the temple institute's page that is a 'temple' calendar, with many links on the individual days: a weekly program called light to the nations http://www.templeinstitute.org/calendar/cheshvan-5768.htm

interestingly, he is talking about the historical significance of this month, and ties it in with the flood, a time of retribution, etc.
I was listening to the program, and minutes from having read your posts here in this thread about rachel, benjamin, etc, the rabbi was speaking of this month, (oct 23) of the date of rachel's death/tears for her children, etc

I just thought that was a neat coincidence and had to share...


still listening to ther remainder of the program....