Book Review: The Church in the Wilderness by Albert Friend

Acts 7:38 - "This is He, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the Mount Sina, and with our Fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

     Albert Friend, now in his 80s and retired from ministry, has written a wonderful book for that student who is intrigued by the tabernacle in the Old Testament.  Mr. Friend does an outstanding job tying the Old Testament Tabernacle Plan to the New Testament Plan of Salvation.  As he takes you through the Tabernacle one step at a time you learn about each article of furniture and their spiritual significance and their directive pointing to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

     As you enter the doors of the tabernacle into the Outer Court you are ushered to each piece of furniture on your way to the Holy of Holies.  First the Brazen Altar or Sacrifice, then the brazen Laver.  As you pass into the Holy Place (Inner Cour) you are greeted by the Golden Candlestick, Table of Shewbread, and Altar of Incense.  Then last, but not least he takes you beyond the third veil into the Holy of Holies into a place on communion with the Lord. 

     The book is brought to a close as his wife, Jean Friend takes you through the books of the Bible and reveals Jesus in each book of the Bible..  For instance...

In Genesis - He is the seed of the woman.

In Job - He is our Ever-lasting Redeemer

In Matthew - He is the Messiah

In Jude - He is the LORD coming with 10,000 of His saints.


     An average reader can read this 100 page book in just under 4 hours.  Some a little less and other a little longer.  For that one that just loves to read it can easily be read in one setting of slowing digested over several days.  I hope you enjoy this great book and bless the ministry of a retired minister.  God bless you.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rev. Troy G. Reynolds