1. The Table (10-16)

The gold table was placed on the north side of the Holy Place. Each week the Bread of the Presence was placed on it freshly (Lev 24:5-9). This represented God's sustaining presence in their midst.

2. The Lampstand (17-19)

The golden lampstand was beautiful. The flower-like cups for the lamps were pure gold. There were three branches on each side and one in the middle. The lamps burned all night. They represent the wakeful presence of God who keeps watch over his people.

3. The Altar of Incense (25-29)

The golden altar seems to be a part of the priest's equipment in chapter 30; here it is a focal point in the Holy Place. It is the place of prayer. The high priest, wearing the names of the tribes of Israel over his heart, burned a special incense there each morning and each evening (Ex 30:7-10). Once a year he sprinkled blood on its horns to atone for sin.

Application: Lord, thank you for your sustaining presence--and for the privilege of prayer.
One Word: Let us seek God in prayer