February 23, 2022 - Exodus 25-27

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After the covenant was established and the people had declared their allegiance to the Lord, God commanded the people to bring an offering to Him and make the tent and furnishings for the tabernacle. This tabernacle was to be a holy sanctuary for the Lord that He might reveal His glory among the nation of Israel.

Instructions used for the construction of the tabernacle were specifically made under the expert design of the Lord. The tabernacle was to be made of the very best materials by the most talented workers. The same pattern for the sanctuary was later given to David to be used in the building of the temple (1 Chronicles 28:19).

Furthermore, the Lord gave explicit directions about how to construct the outer court around the sanctuary. The walls and the coverings were to be all the same size and dimension. The curtains, loops, skin coverings, floorboards and veil were all precisely diagramed for construction and installation.

A brazen laver and altar were placed in the outer court so offerings and sacrifices could be offered to the Lord. The sanctuary was enclosed and had only one opening in which the priest could enter and exit. When this construction was completed, the Lord now had a place where He went and communed with the people of Israel.

God brought this tabernacle into the center of the camp to allow the people of Israel to know that He was to be in the center of their lives. The wrongs and unjust actions they committed were to be brought to the altar for forgiveness.

We no longer must go through the sacrifices and rituals associated with the tabernacle as Jesus is our sin bearer. Upon the cross, redemption was completed once for all to those who confess Jesus as Lord. New Testament believers have an open access to the presence of God through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 10:19-25). It is our privilege to take all our burdens directly to the Lord in prayer. May you take time to pray daily.