12-17. Typical Service the Connecting Link—The typical service was the connecting link between God and Israel. The sacrificial offerings were designed to prefigure the sacrifice of Christ, and thus to preserve in the hearts of the people an unwavering faith in the Redeemer to come. Hence, in order that the Lord might accept their sacrifices, and continue His presence with them, and, on the other hand, that the people might have a correct knowledge of the plan of salvation, and a right understanding of their duty, it was of the utmost importance that holiness of heart and purity of life, reverence for God, and strict obedience to His requirements, should be maintained by all connected with the sanctuary (The Signs of the Times, December 1, 1881).{2BC 1010.3}

12-17. Den symbolske tjeneste knytter kæden. - Den symbolske tjeneste var det forbindende led imellem Gud og Israel. Brændofrene var tiltænkt at symbolisere Kristi offer, og derved bevare en urokkelig tro på den kommende Genløsers i folks hjerter. For at Herren kunne acceptere deres ofre, og fortsætte Sin tilstedeværelse hos dem, og på den anden side, så folket kunne få en korrekt kundskab af frelsesplanen, og en rigtig forståelse af deres pligt, var det af største betydning at hjertets hellighed og livets renhed, ærbødighed over for Gud, og nøje lydighed mod Hans bud, blev fastholdt af alle der var knyttet til helligdommen (ST 1. dec., 1881).