Introduction

The ark of the covenant contained three items, all of which were taken from historic moments in Israel’s history. More importantly, each of the three items are a foreshadow of Christ.

1. The two stone tablets of the Law, Exodus 25:16 / Exodus 25:21 / Hebrews 9:4.

2. Aaron’s rod that budded, Numbers 17:10 / Hebrews 9:4.

3. The golden pot of ‘hidden’ manna, Exodus 16:33 / Hebrews 9:4.

Together these three items form the Testimony, hence the Ark is called the Ark of the Testimony.