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A Helping Hand
FOR
BIBLE STUDENTS
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PAUL S. L. JOHNSON
Philadelphia, PA., U.S.A.
1937
Reprinted 1998 by
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To the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
IN THE INTEREST OF
HIS CONSECRATED SAINTS,
WAITING FOR THE ADOPTION,
— AND OF —
"ALL THAT IN EVERY PLACE CALL UPON THE LORD,"
"THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH,"
— AND OF —
THE GROANING CREATION, TRAVAILING AND WAITING FOR
THE MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD,
THIS WORK IS DEDICATED.
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"To make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the
beginning of the world hath been hid in God," "Wherein He hath
abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence, having
made known unto us the mystery of His will, accord-
ing to His good pleasure which He hath pur-
posed in Himself; that in the dispensation
of the fulness of the times He
might gather together in one
all things, under
Christ."
Eph. 3:4, 5, 9; 1:8–10.
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COPYRIGHT 1937
BY PAUL S. L. JOHNSON
THE EDITOR'S PREFACE
IT GIVES the Editor genuine joy to offer the Lord's people this edition of Tabernacle Shadows. From certain standpoints this book is the most remarkable product of our Pastor's prolific pen, though this may in truth be said from other standpoints of Volume I, from still others of Volume V, and finally from still others of Volume VI. Indeed, his more elaborate writings are all so excellent that it is hard to differentiate between them from the standpoint of superiority. Like many others the Editor can testify of its quickening power to sacrificial service in his priestly work. He can think of no other uninspired writing that so powerfully influenced him to service as this little book, after seeing the Scripturalness of its teachings on the Church's share in the sin-offerings. It is hoped that the Notes, the Berean Questions, the Scriptural Index and the Topical Index, added to the work as an Appendix, will enhance its value to its users. With the earnest hope and prayer that the gracious Lord may bless its ministry as it goes forth to a renewed mission of usefulness to the Lord's people, the Editor remains with much Christian love and assurance of his prayers for the Israel of God everywhere.
Your brother and servant,
PAUL S. L. JOHNSON.
Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 22, 1936.
THE AUTHOR'S FOREWORD
The first edition of this little book was published in 1881, and under the Lord's blessing seems to have been very helpful to the class for which it was specially intended, the royal priesthood. Many of this class have confessed that as the Lord's finger it pointed out to them meanings in Old Testament types never before appreciated; and that it has thus guided them in the way of self-sacrifice, by leading them to see the true significance of the Scriptural declarations—"Present your bodies living sacrifices," "Fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ," "If we suffer with him we shall also reign with him," "Let us go to him outside the camp, bearing the reproach with him"; besides many other Scripture statements that associate the Lord's people with himself "in the sufferings of this present time and the glory to follow."
The author rejoices that this is true, and prays the divine blessing also upon this new edition, which was made necessary by reason of the electro-plates of the former edition
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being worn, and by the desire to have its general style conform to that of the Scripture Studies series; for it may properly be considered a supplement and sequel to the fifth volume of that work, kept separate for convenience. Aside from these typographic changes, and the addition of one chapter, and a few alterations in the phraseology to make some points possibly more perspicuous, there are no changes. Indeed, no particular changes seemed possible or desirable at this time.
The understanding of the subjects herein set forth seem to have been heaven directed, "taught of God," at a time when the light was absolutely necessary to the full and clear presentation of the Plan of the Ages. And those who have been blessed by the helps furnished in this little book, and others who shall yet be similarly blessed, we trust, may all esteem that they are also "taught of God"; for be it noted that the author has sought to prove every point and every application by the Word of the Lord, and has taught nothing of himself; as he has received of the Lord through his Word and spirit he has presented the same—with the evidences—to whosoever has an ear to hear.
The careful student will discern that, the applications of the types herein presented being correct, the entire Plan of the Ages is thereby corroborated—justification, sanctification and glorification first for the Church, and subsequently restitution for whoever will, of all the families of the earth. To what a glorious gospel, then, is this the key!
Dear Reader, if the matters herein presented appeal to you as truth at all, they will surely awaken you to energy and zeal to sacrifice earthly interests, to gain the prize of the high calling, that you may become one of the royal priests soon to be associated with the great "High Priest of our profession" in the grand work of blessing the groaning creation. If you get a blessing from these truths, and partake of their spirit, you will want to pass the cup of refreshment on to others who need just such a stimulus to revive their fainting hearts. And if you desire to colabor in this ministry you will find that all arrangements have been perfected by which you can obtain these booklets at a very nominal price—by the dozen or hundred. Every one who receives food at the Lord's table is honored with the privilege of joining in the service—as "colaborers together with God."
Your servant in the Lord,
CHARLES T. RUSSELL.
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
THE TYPICAL TABERNACLE.
THE CAMP. THE COURT. THE TABERNACLE. THE BRAZEN ALTAR. THE LAVER. THE TABLE. THE LAMPSTAND. THE GOLDEN ALTAR. THE MERCY SEAT AND ARK. THE GATE. THE FIRST VAIL. THE SECOND VAIL. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE AND THEIR ANTITYPES....11
CHAPTER II.
ISRAELITES, LEVITES AND THE PRIESTHOOD.
THE CLASSES OF MANKIND TYPIFIED BY ISRAELITES, LEVITES AND PRIESTS. ANOINTING OF THE PRIESTS. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HIGH PRIEST'S "GARMENTS OF GLORY AND BEAUTY," TYPICALLY CONSIDERED. THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT, LAW COVENANT AND NEW COVENANT FORESHADOWED....25
CHAPTER III.
CONSECRATING THE PRIESTHOOD.
LEVITICUS 8:14-33.
SET APART TO GOD'S SERVICE. "BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH." "SANCTIFY YOURSELVES" AND "I WILL SANCTIFY YOU." THE BULLOCKS AND RAMS OF CONSECRATION. THE ANOINTING OIL OF CONSECRATION....39
CHAPTER IV.
THE GREAT "DAY OF ATONEMENT."
LEVITICUS 16:3-33.
THE ORDER OF THE TYPE AND ITS ANTITYPICAL SIGNIFICATIONS. THE BULLOCK. THE PRIEST. THE ENTRANCE OF THE HOLIES WITH THE BLOOD. THE INCENSE, THE SWEET ODOR, AND THE STENCH. ENTERING THE MOST HOLY. THE LORD'S GOAT. THE SCAPEGOAT. THE BLESSING OF THE PEOPLE....49
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CHAPTER V.
ANOTHER TYPE OF THE ATONEMENT SACRIFICES.
LEVITICUS IX.
ATONEMENT SACRIFICES RESTATED WITH VARYING DETAILS. MOSES AND AARON ENTERED THE TABERNACLE, AND CAME OUT AGAIN AND BLESSED THE PEOPLE. "UNTO THEM THAT LOOK FOR HIM SHALL HE APPEAR." "AND AFTER DEATH THE JUDGMENT." DIVINE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ATONEMENT SACRIFICE MANIFESTED....79
CHAPTER VI.
SACRIFICES SUBSEQUENT TO THE "DAY OF ATONEMENT."
THESE TYPIFY REPENTANCES, VOWS, COVENANTS, ETC., DURING THE MILLENNIUM. THE PEOPLE'S BURNT-OFFERINGS. THEIR PEACE-OFFERINGS. THEIR MEAT-OFFERINGS. THEIR TRESPASS-OFFERINGS. MALE AND FEMALE DISTINCTIONS TO CEASE, SHOWN IN THE TYPES....93
CHAPTER VII.
"THE ASHES OF A HEIFER SPRINKLING THE UNCLEAN."
HEB. 9:13.
NOT ONE OF THE ATONEMENT DAY SACRIFICES. NOT ONE OF THE SUBSEQUENT SACRIFICES FOR THE PEOPLE. THE CLASS TYPIFIED BY THIS SACRIFICE. THE APOSTLE PAUL THE UNDER-PRIEST WHO WITNESSES AND TESTIFIES RESPECTING THE ANTITYPE. THE SPRINKLING OF THE ASHES FOR THE CLEANSING OF THE PEOPLE WILL BE DURING THE MILLENNIAL AGE. HOW THE CLEANSING WILL BE EFFECTED....105
CHAPTER VIII.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT TYPES.
THE COURT POSTS. THE WHITE CURTAINS. THE SILVER HOOKS. THE DOOR POSTS OF THE HOLY AND THE MOST HOLY. THE GOLDEN TABLE. THE GOLDEN CANDLESTICK. ANTITYPICAL PRIESTS WHO SEE THE DEEP THINGS AND THE LEVITES WHO DO NOT SEE THEM. THE GOLDEN ALTAR. THE ARK OF THE COVENANT IN THE MOST HOLY. ITS CONTENTS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE. THE MERCY SEAT. THE TWO CHERUBIM. THE PRIEST UNBLEMISHED. THE MYSTERY HID FROM AGES....113
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