The Tabernacle of God
J. D. Carey. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them… I. THE TABERNACLE OF GOD IS WITH MEN. 1. Throughout this whole book we find continual reference to the temple service of the Jews. This furnishes some of its most striking symbols. Thus we have an altar, incense, priests clothed in white, cherubim, and the sacred presence of God. 2. This symbol of the tabernacle denotes the personal approach of the saints to God. 3. This allusion to the tabernacle also instructs us that part of the felicity of heaven will consist in the worship of God. II. THEY SHALL BE HIS PEOPLE, AND HE SHALL BE THEIR GOD. 1. His people. There shall be a public and infallible acknowledgment of all who are His, by their admission into the tabernacle of God. 2. He will be their God. This implies, as in the case of the ancient Jewish Church, the engagement of all His perfections on their behalf. III. THEIR EXEMPTION FROM THE SUFFERINGS AND SORROWS OF MORTALITY. (J. D. Carey.) Parallel Verses KJV: And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. WEB: I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.