Lesson 25 Outline – Brett

Outline for Teaching Video on Mark 16: The Tabernacle of God

I. Introduction

  • Excitement about exploring Mark 16
  • Thesis: Mark 16 reveals the tomb as the tabernacle of God — the most dangerous and most pleasurable place

II. The Incomparable Presence of God

  • Illustrations of Danger and Value:
    • Fort Knox – immense protection due to immense value
    • Sun – proximity means danger, even at a fraction
  • God’s Presence as Danger and Delight:
    • Exodus 33:20 – no one can see God and live
    • Isaiah 6 – “I am disintegrated” in God’s presence
    • Psalm 16:11 – eternal pleasures at God’s right hand

III. Mark 16 as the Tabernacle

  • Initial emotions: trauma – Mark 16:5, the women were alarmed
  • Then ecstasy – Mark 16:8, “trembling and bewildered” rooted in ecstasis

IV. Background on the Tabernacle

  • Purpose: God desires to dwell with His people
  • Design:
    • The veil – marked separation, guarded by cherubim
    • The mercy seat – place of atonement via sacrificial blood

V. Three Historical Tabernacles

  1. Mount Sinai:
    • God on mountain, people below
    • Moses as intercessor
    • Storm as veil, people afraid
  2. Garden of Eden:
    • God’s presence, man’s hiding (Gen 3)
    • Storm-like presence of God
    • Animal sacrifice and cherubim guarding access
  3. Mark 16:
    • Present tense language – draws reader into current reality
    • Jesus grants free access to God’s presence

VI. Tabernacle Elements in Mark 16

  • Mountain: Jerusalem on Judean hills
  • Garden: John 19:41 – tomb in a garden
  • Veil: The stone rolled away (Mark 16:4)
  • Angels:
    • Sitting, not guarding – access is safe
    • Contrast with Eden where cherubim guarded with flaming sword
  • High Priest: Jesus as intercessor (Hebrews 9)
  • Sacrificial Lamb: Jesus’ blood fulfills atonement
  • Mercy Seat: Tomb represents throne where justice and mercy meet

VII. The Empty Tomb: A Theological Statement

  • Jesus is not there — He’s gone ahead (Mark 16:7)
  • God’s people are also not there — Jesus is out gathering them
  • The tabernacle is open, but the world has yet to enter

VIII. Present-Day Implications

  • Hebrews 4:16 – confidence to approach God’s throne
  • Ephesians 3 – church reveals God’s wisdom to heavenly beings
  • Believers now have:
    • Safe access to God’s presence
    • Full joy and eternal pleasures
    • Responsibility to go global with this good news

IX. Conclusion: Reflective Questions

  • Who is Jesus to you?
  • Do you live in the freedom of God’s presence?
  • Are you overwhelmed by His pleasure and peace?
  • Are you going global with the message of Jesus?

X. Final Exhortation

  • The tomb is open, the throne is accessible
  • God invites all to enter — safely, fully, forever — through Jesus

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