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The Bronze Laver

The bronze laver was located after the alter but before the door. The priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the tabernacle. This pictures the washing of water by the word. The laver pictures Christ who washes us.

1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 

We need daily forgiveness and cleansing from our sins. The Lord's prayer is a daily prayer. Forgive us of our sins just as we have forgiven others of their sins is an important part of this daily prayer. We need to come to the alter of sacrifice on a daily basis and appropriate the ultimate sacrifice. That of God our Savior, our Prophet, Priest, and King. 

An attitude of repentance is required on a daily basis. We're forgiven because of what He did at the cross and on His account. Because His blood is the ultimate sacrifice which cleanses us from all sin.

When Jesus was washing the disciples feet, Peter had a problem with it. He said Lord, not just my feet but all of me. Jesus responded not all of you needs to be washed, just your feet. After initial salvation, we are forgiven and cleansed. But then we need continual cleansing on a daily basis. True worship requires continual cleansing from daily defilement.

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