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Ark of the Covenant - Page 3

This is an excerpt from:
Theodore M. Burton, "Q & A: Questions and Answers," New Era, May 1973, 48
"What was the ark of the covenant, and does it exist in any form today?"
Answer/Edward J. Brandt

The ark was placed in the most sacred compartment in the tabernacle-the Holy of Holies. It stood as a continual reminder of the atonement to be carried out by Jesus Christ. The highest ordinances of ancient Israel under the Mosaic law required the high priest of the Levites to annually enter the most holy place and symbolically effect the atonement in behalf of the priesthood, who in turn represented the people. The mercy seat as a covering for the chest symbolized the atonement itself, which is a covering of the sins of the repentant. In addition the lid was the place where God would come to direct and be with Israel. From above the mercy seat within the sacred chamber he would appear or speak to his representatives. (Ex. 25:22; Lev. 16:2; Num. 7:89) As the presence of God is veiled from mortal man, so the ark, the symbol of God's presence was veiled when outside the tabernacle. As an emblem of God's direction of Israel, the ark was carried at the head of the people whether in travel or war. For ancient Israel, the ark of the covenant was a significant emblem that represented the power, goodness, mercy, and direction of God unto his chosen people.

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Comments: There is a theory that the Arc of the Covenant is really a box of lead with alien artificts in it.