Main Idea: The golden lampstand represented the light of God and eternal life found only in Him.

The Golden Lampstand Was an Ever Present Reminder of the Light and Life Provided By God’s Presence Among His People 

• The golden lampstand was designed and maintained to give constant light to the tabernacle.
  • Exodus 25:31, 32, 36–40 (37:17–24)
  • Exodus 27:20, 21
  • Genesis 1:3–5
  • Psalm 104:1, 2
• The golden lampstand was uniquely designed as a reminder that the Lord was the source of life for His people.
  • Exodus 25:33–35
  • Genesis 2:7–9

The Golden Lampstand Foreshadowed the Coming of Christ Who Would Bring Light to the World and Eternal Life to His People

• Jesus is our eternal source of true light that brings eternal life.
  • Isaiah 9:2
  • John 1:4, 5, 9
  • John 3:19
  • John 8:12
  • John 10:10
  • Ephesians 2:4, 5
  • Revelation 22:1–5

So What?

• The church now proclaims new life in Christ as we share His light with the world.
  • Matthew 5:14–16
  • Philippians 2:14-16
  • Revelation 1:12,13, 20
  • Revelation 2:1, 4, 5