Bible Study: God in The Tabernacle
Hello My Friend/Guest,
It is Thursday January 31, 2008 and today we are completing our studies on the book of Exodus. Please read, Exodus 40. In today's lesson we will read and learn about the dedication of Aaron and his sons; glory of the Lord fills theTabernacle.
On Mount Sinai, God instructed Moses to Make Him a sanctuary so that He may dwell among the people according to all that He has instructed. (Exodus 25:8-9). After nine months, the building of the Tabernacle was complete and Moses did exactly what the LORD commanded him. "Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he." (Exodus 40:16). This phrase emphasizes the supreme importance of obedience to the will of God (40:16-32). Moses' obedience was complete in every detail for making about 40 different items, including the tent, altars, vessels, Brass Laver, garments, pins, sockets, loops, posts, and furniture.
After the Tabernacle was constructed, the cloud of the Lord and the Tabernacle were inseparable throughout the Israelites' journeys. If the cloud lifted and moved forward, the Tabernacle and the people then followed; if the cloud stopped, the people remained until it moved again. "Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up. For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys." (40:34-38).
God's Word provides all the wisdom, spiritual guidance, and strength necessary to live for Him. It is vital that we, like Moses, do all that the LORD commanded. The only possible way to understand all of what He has commanded is to read all of His Word with a desire to obey Him.
In today's lesson Jesus Christ is revealed through Aaron as the high priest (Exodus 40:13). "But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." (Hebrews 9:11-12).
Today's Psalm: 111:10
"The fear of (to respect) the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever."
Today's Prayer: From Psalm 31
Dear Lord,
"In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;" I will put my complete trust in you for you know what is best for me and will never forake me. In Jesus' name, I pray......Amen.
Have a wonderful day/night.
God Bless,
Christina
