Tabernacle - Exodus 25-26

October 31, 2021

Main Idea: God dwells with his people.

Looking Back: Eden


God dwells with his people ...

• ... as King (Exodus 25:10-22)
  
  
  
• ... as Host (Exodus 25:23-30)
  
  
  
• ... as Guide (Exodus 25:31-40; Psalm 119:105)
  
  
  

Will we welcome God as King, Host, and Guide?

Looking Forward: Jesus

Icebreaker

Describe your ideal house.

Digging Deeper

1. What is the link between the Eden in Genesis and the tabernacle in Exodus?

   • Genesis 2:12 and Exodus 25:3-7
   • Genesis 2:9 and Exodus 25:31-39
   • Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 14, 20, 24, 26 and Exodus 25:1; 30:11, 17, 22, 34; 31:1, 12
   • Genesis 2:1-3 and Exodus 31:12-17
   • Genesis 3:8 and Exodus 25:8

2. Why do you think there is such a link between Eden and the tabernacle?

3. Pick one of the following. Read the text and then discuss what aspect of God that piece of furniture reflects.

   • The ark (Exodus 25:10-22) (Note: the ark has the same proportions as the footstool of an ancient king.)
   • The table (Exodus 25:23-30)
   • The lampstand (Exodus 25:31-40; cf. Psalm 119:105)

4. What are different ways people reject God as king, host, or guide? How you reject him in those roles?

Next Steps

1. Would you be scared to enter the Most Holy Place?

2. In light of Matthew 27:50-51, with what attitude and posture should Christians approach God?

3. How would you describe your current attitude and posture toward God now? (Dismissive? Reverent? Scared? Methodical? Casual? Etc.)

4. How can your group encourage one another to come before God with a proper attitude and posture?

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