God Delivers: The Lawgiver's Tabernacle

God Delivers: The Lawgiver’s Tabernacle

Exodus 25:1-9

 I. God Provided for the Tabernacle through His People (Exodus 25:1-7, 35:4-29, 38:24-31)

 1 Chronicles 29:3-19

 1 Corinthians 8:1-9

 ~ Redemption always leads to joyful and sacrificial giving.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

II. God Built the Tabernacle through His People (Exodus 25:8-31:11, 35:30-39:43)

Exodus 31:1-6

1 Peter 4:10-11 - “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:  whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies-in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

 ~ Redemption leads us from being consumers to being servers.

III. God Filled the Tabernacle with His Presence (Exodus 25:8, 40:34-38)

1. The tabernacle shows the love of God – He has a heart to be among His people.

2. The tabernacle shows the holiness of God.

3. The tabernacle ultimately points us to Christ.

Hebrews 8:4-6 - “They (the priests and tabernacle) serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, ‘See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.’  But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.”

 Faith Sheet

Monthly Memory Verse - Romans 8:1 - “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Weekly Memory Verse - Exodus 25:8 - “Let them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.”

Reviewing This Past Sunday

God Delivers: The Lawgiver’s Tabernacle

Exodus 25:1-9

 1. Why do you think God wanted the offerings to be voluntary?

2. What are some tasks we are called to fulfill as “divine instruments” of God’s will?

3. In what ways, do you approach God as one needing to repent often of your sins?

4. In what ways, do you approach God as one whom He has redeemed and thus has set apart as holy?

5. What does God’s presence among the Israelites teach you about His desire to dwell among you and your fellow Christians?

6. How would God’s presence filling the tabernacle have affected your understanding of God’s character? Of His greatness?

7. Consider yourself as a mini-tabernacle, in what ways do you see God’s glory in your life?

8. Is there any visible or sensory evidence of God’s presence in and through you?  Why or why not?

 Preparing for Next Sunday

God Delivers: Atonement

Leviticus 1:1-9

1. Read the passage and ask the Lord to reveal Himself and His truth. (Leviticus 1:1-9)

2. HIGHLIGHT a verse or truth that stands out to you and write it out.

3. EXPLAIN the text in your own words to make sure you see the big picture of God’s Story.

4. APPLY a truth from the text to your own life. (Focus on what God is saying to you and what is your act of obedience, confession, praise, going forward, giving thanks, etc.)

5. RESPOND in prayer and go apply what God reveals to you from the Scriptures.