1. Made for a pilgrim God (1-29)

We can learn about God's character from his instructions for building the sanctuary. The tabernacle was the tent which housed the ark of God. First, it was made to travel. God is a pilgrim God who would travel with his people to the promised land. Second, it was beautiful on the inside and rather dull and common-looking on the outside. God loves beauty; he especially loves inner, hidden beauty. Jesus was described as one with no beauty or majesty to attract us to him. But his inner beauty is matchless. He is full of grace and truth, love and compassion.

2. God is concerned about details (30-37)

The inner curtain separated the Most Holy Place--the throne room of God--from the Holy Place. The table with the bread of the Presence and the lampstand and lamps, symbolizing God's living presence, were in the Holy Place. God gave detailed instructions. Everything was to be done according to his pattern. Sinful human beings must come to the Creator God humbly, in God's way.

Application: Lord, help me to study your word deeply so that I may serve you in your way.
One Word: According to God's pattern