Week 43, Day 1: Instructions for the Tabernacle

Today’s Reading:  Exodus 25:1-40

Some thoughts from the reading…

God gives Moses instructions about constructing the tabernacle.  He gives instruction regarding the ark, table of showbread and the lampstand.  What stood out to me is that there is a statement that is stated at the beginning of these instructions and then restated at the end.  Follow the pattern shown to you (verse 9, 40).  This stands out to me because I know it is repeated by the Hebrew writer in Heb 8:4-5.  This warning was given to Moses to make sure that he followed all the instructions just as they were given.  It was important for Moses to do just as he was told to do.  There was no room for substitution or replacing something with another.  This is key to keep in mind because we have similar instruction given to us in the NT.  We must follow the pattern that has been given to us for the church.  Make sure His church is doing and working as He has instructed.  Don’t change it or add to it.

Question:  What items were later placed inside the ark of the covenant?