The supplied transcript evidence does not directly answer why the tabernacle had no chairs.
In the eight clips provided, Les Feldick discusses the tabernacle as a heavenly pattern, Christ's Melchizedek priesthood, and His entering the greater tabernacle through His own blood. No clip mentions chairs, seating, or the priests sitting down. As a result, this page can only present the tabernacle teachings that are actually documented in the transcripts.
Hebrews 9:11 — This verse is the foundation of Les Feldick's teaching that the earthly tabernacle pointed to a greater, more perfect tabernacle, though it does not mention chairs.
Hebrews 9:12 — Les uses this verse to contrast animal blood with Christ's own blood entering the heavenly holy place.
The Bible verses quoted in these transcripts do not address chairs in the tabernacle. The key text is Hebrews 9:11, which says, "But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building:" Verse 12 continues, "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." These verses speak of the tabernacle's fulfillment in Christ, not its physical furnishings or seating. The question of chairs, therefore, is not answered by the scriptures cited in the provided clips.
Les Feldick teaches from Hebrews 9 that the tabernacle Moses built was patterned after the tabernacle in heaven. He insists that Christ, as high priest after the order of Melchizedek, entered that greater, more perfect tabernacle that was not made by human hands, using His own blood rather than the blood of goats and calves. He also emphasizes that every element of the tabernacle — its gold, silver, stones, furniture, high priesthood, and shed blood — pictures the propitiation that Christ accomplished at the cross. In the provided clips, however, Les never gives a reason for the absence of chairs in the tabernacle. The topic simply never comes up.
No. A review of all eight clips shows no reference to chairs, seats, stools, or the priests sitting. The only "seat" mentioned is the mercy seat, which was the lid on the Ark of the Covenant, not a piece of sitting furniture (Clip 5). Les describes furnishings of wood covered with gold, the golden mercy seat, the cherubim, and the Ark, but never a chair.
Les repeatedly teaches that when Moses received instructions at Mount Sinai, the tabernacle was built according to the pattern of the tabernacle in heaven. He connects this to Hebrews 9, saying Jesus did not enter an earthly sanctuary but a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands — that is, not of this creation. The earthly tabernacle, then, was a copy of the heavenly reality.
Les Feldick states that every single aspect of the tabernacle in its composition — the gold, silver, stones, and everything else — was a picture of the work of salvation that Christ accomplished at the cross. He calls that whole work propitiation, including Christ's high priestly work, the shed blood of the sacrifice, and His intercessory work in the Holy of Holies. This teaching connects the tabernacle to the finished work of Christ, but does not explain the furniture arrangement in terms of chairs.
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Christ as High Priest After Melchizedek
Les explains that Christ is not a high priest after the order of Aaron but after the order of Melchizedek, making Him high priest not only of the Jew but of whoever believes.
Christ Entered the More Perfect Tabernacle
Les applies Hebrews 9:11-12 to show that Christ entered a greater tabernacle in heaven, not made with hands, using His own blood.
Heavenly Tabernacle Pattern
Les reminds listeners that the tabernacle at Sinai was patterned after the one in heaven, which Jesus entered.
Not Made With Hands — Creation
Les highlights Paul's point that the tabernacle Christ entered is not of this building, better translated 'creation.'
Tabernacle Furnishings
Les describes furnishings of wood covered with gold and the mercy seat of pure gold overshadowed by cherubim, showing what the tabernacle actually contained.
The Secret of the Greater Tabernacle
Les emphasizes that the heavenly tabernacle was untouched by human hands, that is, not of this creation, and that Christ entered once with His own blood.
Tabernacle as Propitiation
Les teaches that every aspect of the tabernacle pictures Christ's work of propitiation at the cross, from high priesthood to intercession.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building:
Les uses this verse to show the earthly tabernacle was only a pattern of the true heavenly tabernacle.
Hebrews 9:12: Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Les contrasts the high priest's animal blood with Christ's own blood presented in the heavenly sanctuary.
No. In the provided transcript clips, Les does not mention chairs or seating in the tabernacle at all. The topic appears to be outside the scope of these particular lessons.
The specific question of chairs is not addressed in the Bible verses cited in these transcripts. The Hebrews 9 passages quoted focus on Christ entering a greater, more perfect tabernacle.
Les described the tabernacle furnishings as made of wood covered with gold, with the mercy seat made of pure beaten gold and cherubim overshadowing the Ark of the Covenant (Clip 5).
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