How do we know that the tabernacle points to Jesus Christ?

The tabernacle serves as a shadow of Christ and His redemptive work. In John 1:14, it states, 'The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us,' where 'dwelt' can be understood as 'tented' among us. This indicates that the tabernacle was a temporary structure pointing to the ultimate reality in Christ. Each piece within the tabernacle, including the altar of sacrifice and the Ark of the Covenant, foreshadows aspects of Christ’s atoning work. Furthermore, the repeated access restrictions for the people further emphasize the holiness of God and the necessity of a perfect mediator, which is Christ as our high priest.