week of 1/23

Unit 5 Session 4

A PLACE OF MEETING

EXODUS 25 - 31 ; 35-40

God desires to be with His people and declares to the wold that He has made a

way for sinners to be forgiven and made holy.

After pleading with God to have mercy upon the people of Israel for their

sin of idolatry, God promised to be with Moses and the Israelites. Yet

restoration of the covenant would involve obedience to God's commands.

While on the mountain, the Lord had given Moses detailed instructions on

the construction of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the garments for the

priests who would serve there. The tabernacle would be the portable tent

where God would dwell in the midst of His people. After spending over half

a year building God's dwelling place, the tabernacle was set up and 

consecrated for worship.

 

Points to consider:

✞   Worship of God centers on His holiness.

     * What are some ways we celebrate and 

        remember the Lord's salvation?

     * Since God is holy and pure, how should

        this affect our worship?

✞   Worship of God centers on His forgiveness.

     * How should the Lord's choice of Aaron as

        a priest encourage us?

✞   Worship of God centers on His presence.

     * What are some ways we are hindered

        from worshiping in the presence of God?