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Why is the showbread significant in the Tabernacle?

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The showbread represents the presence of Christ and symbolizes His continuous sustenance of His people.

The showbread, or 'bread of faces,' is placed on the Table before God, signifying an unbroken communion and the acceptability of Christ's work in our behalf. Each of the twelve loaves represents the unity of God's covenant people in Christ. They point to His provision and the necessity of spiritually 'feeding' on Him as seen in John 6:51, where Jesus declares Himself as the living bread. This highlights that the showbread was not merely a ritualistic element, but a continual reminder of God's grace in sustaining His people, emphasizing the truth that Christ is our life and sustenance in both communion and representation before God.
Scripture References: John 6:51, Leviticus 24:5

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The Table
Arthur W. Pink · Sep 25, 2011
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