Bibledoorajar: Bought With A Price

     In Exodus 30, there is recorded a direction by God that silver money was to be collected from each numbered Israelite so that he might have a ransom for his soul. The amount (and weight) to be collected from each one was the same whether they were rich or poor. They were to understand that the money was for an atonement of their souls and that it was to be used in the construction of the tabernacle. The silver was to be pure and presented at the time the Israelite was counted and his name placed in the book. We find that silver in the sockets and capitals securely held the boards or pillars of the door in place. The strength of this "money" holding up the pillars was a statement that atonement was necessary for the people, who though committed, could not keep the perfections of the law. It reminded them that they needed the strength and security of a coming Messiah to stand in completeness before God. King David knew what it meant to be in the tabernacle and ponder this great truth. He knew he needed that experience to maintain fellowship with God. ("How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! My soul longs, yea even faints for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh cries out for the living God." Psalms. 84)
     The apostle Paul, when he was yet Saul, had to have an experience with the Lord Jesus to really understand this mystery yet reality. Up until the time of the experience, Saul could trace his impressive lineage with the best of them and speak of his stellar training in all things Jewish. However, he came to see that the value in his earthly attributes would only bring death, and that it was not even glorious or a point of pride in the light of the work and glory which Christ had accomplished for him.  After bragging about his status for years, he counted it all for loss in the quest for atonement and righteousness. Seeking Jesus and giving Him all honor and glory in word and deed would be Paul's final and greatest quest. Is the quest you are on correct?