Charlotte’s Hope Church
Tabernacle Prayer Model
In the Great Reassessment, many have chosen FOOLISHLY, or allowed FEAR to drive them down a course of choices that have effectively UPROOTED them from where God chose to PLANT THEM. (Both location and habit or process)
Ephesians 3:16-19 NIV
We grow UP when we put our roots DOWN
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
Prayer doesn’t move God toward us. Prayer moves us toward God.
Exodus 25:8-9 NIV
Exodus 33:11 NIV
The Tabernacle with its seven stations and six pieces of furniture provide great imagery for us to use as a prayer model.
1. The Outer Court: Give God thanks (what He’s done) and praise (for who He is)
Psalms 100:4 NIV
Psalms 103:1-5 NIV
You are my Salvation
You are my Healer
You have Redeemed me
You have Transformed me
You have Blessed me
2. The Brazen Altar: Focus on the Cross
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Nails: Freedom from my Past
Spear: Freedom in my heart
Crown: Freedom in my mind
Whip: Freedom in my body
3. The Laver: Offer every part of my life to God.
Romans 12:1 NIV
Do it physically:
· Brain – mind to be transformed and used by God.
· Eyes – focus on God and the needs of others
· Ears – tune into God and tune the world out
· Tongue – Build people up (Ephesians 4:29)
· Hands – hands of hope and healing
· Feet – steps ordered by the Lord, walk in your ways
· Body – is temple of the Holy Spirit, let my life honor you today
4. The Candlestick: Invite the work of the Holy Spirit in my life.
Zechariah 4:6 NIV
Matthew 12:20 NIV
Isaiah 11:2 NIV
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
1 Corinthians 14:1 NIV
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
5. The Table of Shewbread: Claim the promises in God’s Word.
Joshua 1:8 NLT
Matthew 4:4 NIV
Ephesians 6:10, 18 NIV
6. The Altar of Incense: Worship His Name.
Psalms 95:6-7 NIV
“A man on his face can never fall from that position.”
Jehovah Tsidkenu: My Righteousness
(Jeremiah 23:6)
Jehovah M’Kaddesh: My Sanctifier
(Leviticus 20:7-8)
Jehovah Rapha: My Healer
(Exodus 15:26)
Jehovah Jireh: My Provider
(Genesis 22:14)
Jehovah Nissi: My Banner
(Exodus 17:15)
Jehovah Shalom: My Peace
(Judges 6:24)
Jehovah Raah: My Shepherd
(Psalm 23:1)
Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is there
(Ezekiel 48:35)
7. The Ark of the Covenant: Intercede for others.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV
Pray for:
· Those in Authority – Leaders in the church, government, family and workplace
· Those who are marginalized – those suffering injustice, the poor, the widowed, the weak
· Your family – both immediate and extended family members
· Your church – pastors, leaders, members and missionaries
· Your community – people in your city, nation and world
· Your relationships – friends, coworkers, acquaintances
· Your adversaries – those with whom you disagree