Psalm 51:17 – “The sacrifices of God are Table of Showbread (sustenance and

Praying through the a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite strength) and the Altar of Incense (praise
Tabernacle heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” and intercession).

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my Golden Lampstand – The lampstand

mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be was the only source of light in the Holy
acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my Place.
strength, and my redeemer.” Jesus is the light of the world and those
who follow Him will never walk in
Brazen Laver – Place of cleansing darkness (John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46)
PRAYER GUIDELINES Brazen Altar – Place of repentance
After you have accepted Jesus’ The Word of God is a light for
Jesus died so that you might live. The
sacrificial death on your behalf, you believers. It guides them through life,
Lamb of God was the final blood
Daily prayer and communion with must continue to be cleansed from sin and protects them from evil and
God is the goal.
sacrifice and His blood was shed for all
and strive for holiness. darkness. (Psalm 119:105)
Each part of the Tabernacle is a of mankind.
The brazen laver is where you cleanse Believers are God’s light (witness) to
“shadow of heavenly things”. (for Search your heart and repent daily to
yourself from the works of the flesh the world. (Matthew 5:16)
example, the Altar of Sacrifice insure you are free from any and all sin.
(Galatians 5:19-20) by the blood of
represents Repentance).
Scriptures and suggestions for how Jesus. John 8:12 – “Then spake Jesus again
I John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he
to pray are provided as a guide. The Bible tells believers to cleanse their unto them, saying, I am the light of the
is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
hearts from guilt before approaching world: he that followeth me shall not
and to cleanse us from all
God. (Hebrews 10:22) walk in darkness, but shall have the light
The Gate – One way into the Tabernacle unrighteousness.”
of life.”
James 4:8 – “Draw nigh to God, and he
John 10:9– “…I am the door: by me if Colossian 3:2-3 – “Set your affection on
will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your II Corinthians 4:6 – “For God, who
any man enter in, he shall be saved.” things above, not on things on the earth.
hands, ye sinners; and purify your commanded the light to shine out of
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with
hearts…” darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to
Psalm 100:4 – “Enter into his gates with Christ in God.”
give the light of the knowledge of the
thanksgiving, and into his courts with
2 Corinthians 7:1 – “Having therefore glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
praise: be thankful unto him, and bless Romans 12:1 – “I beseech you therefore,
these promises, dearly beloved, let us
his name.” brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye
cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp
present your bodies a living sacrifice,
flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Praying at the Gate holy, acceptable unto God, which is your
fear of God.”
Thank God for the truth of His Word reasonable service.”
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine
and for the path to eternal life.
See also Romans 8:13, Ephesians 5:25- before men, that they may see your good
Name your blessings one-by-one. I Corinthians 15:31 – “…I die daily.”
27, Hebrews 10:21-22, I John 1:7 works, and glorify your Father which is
God is worthy to be praised regardless
in heaven.”
of how you feel. Prayer at the Brazen Altar
Prayer at the Brazen Laver
Even if you lose everything in this Personal repentance is necessary every
Ask the Lord to cleanse you from all Prayer at the Golden Lampstand
world, you will always have what is time you seek to come into God’s
your sins and weaknesses through the Thank God for His guidance, light and
most important: Jesus and His love. presence.
blood of Jesus and by His Word. protection.
Praise differs from worship Stay at the altar as long as necessary to
Determine in your heart to live a life Ask God to provide guidance, light and
Praise – Lifting up God on a insure you have repented fully.
that is holy and acceptable to God. protection to our pastors and the
pedestal, vocally adoring Him Ask forgiveness and claim the sacrifice
Claim victory over the works of the leadership of the church. Pray a similar
Worship – Reverence and submission Jesus made on Calvary to pay for your
flesh (Galatians 5:19-20) prayer for our missionaries.
to God. Worship is an altar we place sins.
Pray for every CARE group and Home
ourselves on. Pray the Word (see Psalm 51)
THE HOLY PLACE – The first room of Bible Study.
Prepare your heart for repentance
the Tabernacle where the priests Pray for each church ministry and staff.
Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean
ministered daily. It contained the Golden Pray for our leaders. (I Tim 2:1-2)
I Samuel 7:3 – “…prepare your hearts heart, O God; and renew a right spirit
Lampstand (direction and guidance), The Pray to be a light to this dark world.
unto the LORD, and serve him only…” within me.”