What was the service of the sanctuary in Israel's worship?
The service of the sanctuary was Israel’s God-given system and ritual of worship. It was the divinely established order for Israel, involving their prescribed service, in contrast to the idolaters’ similar rituals, sacrifices, and superstitious acts. This service was God-given for Israel.
Les explains that the service of the sanctuary was the system and ritual God gave to Israel. It was their God-given order of worship, not a human invention. He contrasts it with the idolaters, who practiced the same type of service—their rituals, sacrifices, and superstitious acts. He then illustrates how people in spiritual darkness know Satan and the powers of evil, as seen in the fear of witch doctors, but they know nothing of the power of God. The sanctuary service was God's prescribed way for Israel, standing apart from idolatrous worship.
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How was the service of idolaters similar to Israel's sanctuary service?
Idolaters performed the same outward kind of service as Israel, going through rituals and offering sacrifices, but their acts were merely superstitious.