Exodus 25-31, 35-40
The Bulk of what remains in the Book of Exodus describes the Tabernacle. Moses was told, by God, to ask the Israelites to bring free will offerings from the treasures they'd collected from Egypt. These offerings were to be high quality materials and used to make a tabernacle (tent). Moses would know what to construct based on what he was going to be shown (a vision, it seems, of a heavenly tabernacle). Below I will summarize the tabernacle's contents:
A series of tent walls separated the Israelite camps from the courtyard of the tabernacle (27:9-19, 38:9-20). Upon going into the courtyard, the first thing you'd see would have been the altar of burnt offerings (27:1-8, 38:1-7). Next, on one's way toward the tabernacle, you'd come across the basin for washing (30:17-21, 38:8). Once passing through the current into the tented area, you'd be inside the Holy Place. This room contained 3 pieces of furniture. If you were to look to your right, you'd see the Table (25:23-30, 37:10-16). To the left, you'd see the Lampstand (25:31-39, 37:17-24, ) which was lit by oil (27:20-21). Toward the front, you'd see the Altar of Incense (30:1-10, 37:25-29). Behind the Altar of Incense was another curtain which led into the Holy of Holies. This final room contained only 1 piece of furniture: The Ark of the Covenant (25:10-22, 37:1-9). All of these materials were built by skilled and spirit filled craftsman (31:1-11, 35:30-36:7). Besides pieces of furniture, the priests who worked in the tabernacle area were to wear special dress (28, 39:1-31) and be consecrated (29). Moses inspected all the work (39:32-43) and set up the tabernacle (40:1-33). Finally, a cloud covered the Tent of Meeting and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.
5 Key Principles Emerge from the Story of the Tabernacle
1. The Preciousness of God's Presence (indicated by precious materials)
2. The Seriousness of Our Sins (indicated by complex sacrificial system)
3. The Mobility of our God (indicated by portability of tabernacle)
4. The Temporal Nature of this Age (indicated by temporary materials used)
5. The Centrality of Worship (indicated by encampment around tents)
A series of tent walls separated the Israelite camps from the courtyard of the tabernacle (27:9-19, 38:9-20). Upon going into the courtyard, the first thing you'd see would have been the altar of burnt offerings (27:1-8, 38:1-7). Next, on one's way toward the tabernacle, you'd come across the basin for washing (30:17-21, 38:8). Once passing through the current into the tented area, you'd be inside the Holy Place. This room contained 3 pieces of furniture. If you were to look to your right, you'd see the Table (25:23-30, 37:10-16). To the left, you'd see the Lampstand (25:31-39, 37:17-24, ) which was lit by oil (27:20-21). Toward the front, you'd see the Altar of Incense (30:1-10, 37:25-29). Behind the Altar of Incense was another curtain which led into the Holy of Holies. This final room contained only 1 piece of furniture: The Ark of the Covenant (25:10-22, 37:1-9). All of these materials were built by skilled and spirit filled craftsman (31:1-11, 35:30-36:7). Besides pieces of furniture, the priests who worked in the tabernacle area were to wear special dress (28, 39:1-31) and be consecrated (29). Moses inspected all the work (39:32-43) and set up the tabernacle (40:1-33). Finally, a cloud covered the Tent of Meeting and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.
5 Key Principles Emerge from the Story of the Tabernacle
1. The Preciousness of God's Presence (indicated by precious materials)
2. The Seriousness of Our Sins (indicated by complex sacrificial system)
3. The Mobility of our God (indicated by portability of tabernacle)
4. The Temporal Nature of this Age (indicated by temporary materials used)
5. The Centrality of Worship (indicated by encampment around tents)
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