1. A beautiful tent to meet with God (1-30)

Tabernacle means 'dwelling place.' While meeting with God at the holy mountain was dramatic, God wanted to have a place among the people that was portable. This way, he could be with them and lead them wherever they go. With finely embroidered curtains and gold covered frames, the place was beautiful and well-designed according to God's own plan. This tent would be replaced by the sanctuary in the temple in Solomon's day. But both are a shadow of a heavenly sanctuary (Heb 8:5).

2. A Holy and Most Holy place (31-37)

The covered tent had a two-room layout, which God called the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, separated by a curtain. This separation was needed because God is holy (19:22-23), making access to God very limited due to our sins. When Jesus died and the curtain was torn in two (Mk 15:38), a new and living way was opened for us to come to God anytime and anyplace (Heb 10:19-20).


Application: Father, thank you for opening a way to your holy presence through Jesus. Help me come to you by the blood of Jesus today.
One Word: God's desire is to be with us