The ark was a type of Christ not MARY ... It was a picture of Christ.. it was the very heart of the tabernacle ... it was where God met with His people
4. The Symbolism Of The Ark There is no question but that the Ark was a figure of spiritual things as was the entire tabernacle (Hebrews 9:8-9). It was a type or pattern of things in Heaven (Hebrews 9:23, Revelation 11:19). Let us contemplate some of the particular aspects of this symbolism: A. The Wood - The shittim wood used in the construction of the Ark has always been viewed as a type of Christ's human nature (John 1:14). It points to the condescension of Christ in coming in the form of a man (Isaiah 53:2).
B. The Gold - The Ark was overlaid with gold inside and out. This has always been seen as a type of Christ’s divine nature (John 1:1). The wood and the gold united in one Ark reveal the two natures of Christ united in one person (I Timothy 3:16).
C. The Ark's Contents - In Hebrews 9:4 the contents of the Ark are listed. There is a symbolic significance associated with each of these items:
(1) The stone tables of the law received by Moses on Mt. Sinai were placed in the Ark and gave it the name "Ark of the Covenant." This pointed to Christ as the one who not only kept the law but had it in His heart (Psalm 40:7-8, Galatians 4:4). In Christ the law was fully honored while at the same time mercy was made possible (Psalm 85:10).
(2) Aaron's rod that budded was placed in the Ark. A careful reading of Numbers 16 & 17 will show that this rod was a symbol and proof of priestly authority. In the Ark it signified that Christ was the great high priest of God's choosing.
(3) A pot of manna was kept in the Ark. This not only reminded Israel of God's provision for them but also pointed to Christ as the bread of life (Exodus 16:32-34, John 6:48-51).
D. The Golden Crown - The crown or cornice on the Ark called attention to the kingship of Christ. As a priest after the order of Melchizedek our Saviour is both priest and king (Hebrews 7:1 & 17). Some have referred to the Ark as God’s throne on earth.
E. The Mercy Seat - The Mercy Seat was the solid gold lid that set on the Ark. The Hebrew word translated "Mercy Seat" means propitiatory or the place where propitiation is made. To propitiate means to pacify or conciliate an angry party. God was angry with us as sinners but Christ became our propitiation or mercy seat (Romans 3:25, I John 4:10).
Once a year the great high priest would enter the Holy of Holies and sprinkle the blood of sacrifices on the Mercy Seat (Leviticus 16:1-15). This was a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work (Hebrews 9:1-8, 12, 24). His blood enables the Father to forgive our sins (Ephesians 1:7). The publican in Luke 18:13 prayed for mercy. The Greek word translated "merciful" could be translated propitious or mercy seat.
F. The Golden Cherubim - The cherubim overlooking the Mercy Seat reveal the interest that the angels have in the saving work of Christ (I Peter 1:12, Ephesians 3:10).
G. The Pillar - The Shekinah glory that hovered over the Mercy Seat was a manifestation of God's glory (Psalm 80:1 & 99:1). God met with His people through the mediation of Jesus Christ (I Timothy 2:5). He dwelt with Israel at the place where the blood was sprinkled. The entire tabernacle revealed God dwelling with His people through Christ (John 1:14).
The OT is all about Jesus not His mother.. this is a fine example how devotion to her steals the glory from God..
In a misguided effort to help clarify that difference I offered an array of similar distinctions.
So you changed the subject. I don't know what possible need this could meet, unless it's some kind of lust for disagreement and bogus victory. Since that does not interest me at all. So, fine. You win. Enjoy it.