EXODUS –LESSON 43
LEARN: II Corinthians 9:6, 7
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Read: Exodus 25:1-22
The Lord had revealed his glory to the nation of Israel upon the mountain. He had given them a covenant, and they had ratified (agreed to) it. Again the LORD revealed his glory, this time to the elders of Israel as they saw his likeness, and yet they were not killed but instead they did eat in his presence. At this time Moses was called by God to meet together with him so that as God could reveal to Moses his plan for the tabernacle.
Fifty chapters in the Bible report instructions concerning the tabernacle: 13 in exodus, 18 in Leviticus, 13 in Numbers, 2 in Deuteronomy, and 4 in Hebrews. It served as the place where god met with his people (cf25:8; 29:45), and it prefigured the perfect approach to God through the blood of Jesus Christ, who “tabernacle” among men (cf. John1:14; Hebrews 10:19-20). –The Ryrie study Bible comment on Exodus 25:1
1.What message from the LORD was Moses given to convey to the people? v 2
2. Why was the offering to be willingly given, and not required?
II Corinthians 8:11, 12
II Corinthians 9:6, 7
Deuteronomy 15:10
3. What specific things did the LORD require be given as an offering? vv 3-7
4. What were the people to do with the precious things that they willingly gave for the LORD’s use? v 8a
Why? v 8b
Exodus 29:45, 46
Deuteronomy 12:11, 12
5. How can we reconcile the commissioning of Israel to build God a dwelling place with Acts 7:48-50? Use Luke Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:31-33; John1:14, 18 to explain your answer.
6. God chose what was to be used in the building of the tabernacle. What other instructions did the LORD give concerning the building of the tabernacle? v 9
7. What does the fact that the LORD gave detailed and complete direction as to how Israel was to build the tabernacle indicate concerning the worship of God? Find Scripture to justify your answer concerning in what way we are to worship the LORD.
8. The instructions for the first piece of furniture to be built for the tabernacle are given in verses 10-22. What is the purpose of this article?
9. In order to get a clear understanding of the Ark described in verses 10- 21, make a simple drawing of this piece. Give dimensions and label the parts.
10. What is significant about the staves that were made for the Ark? vv 14, 15
11. Why were staves necessary for the Ark, especially at this point in the history of Israel? v 14
12. What was the result of mishandling of the Ark by Israel?
I Samuel 6:1-3, 7, 8, 16-20
II Samuel 6:1-10
13. What does the Lord’s dealings with his own people when they mishandled the Ark teach us? See Isaiah 6:1-7 to help with your answer.
14. At this time, what was the only article that was to be put into the Ark? v 16
15. Looking at the construction of the Ark, how was the Mercy Seat different than the other parts of the Ark? v 17
16. Find Scripture that gives description, and the position and purpose of cherubim.
17. What description is given of the cherubim that were on the Mercy Seat of the Ark? v 20
NOTE: According to Josephus, the exact appearance of the Ark’s cherubim was kept a profound secret among the Jews, so that “No one is able to state, or conjecture of what form the cherubim were.”
18. How does Psalm 85:10 help us understand what we see pictured by the Ark containing the Law which was covered by the Mercy Seat.
19. Find Scripture that illustrates God’s mercy and truth in the lives of people.