Exodus: Tabernacle

June 21st, 2025
The Tabernacle teaches us that God desires to dwell with His people—not just at a distance, but through cleansing, fellowship, prayer, and intimate presence. It shows a journey from sacrifice to communion.

Exodus 25-27, 30

Sermon Outline
*Outer Court
*Bronze Altar 27:1-8
*Bronze Basin 30:17-21
*Inner Court/Tabernacle
*Table of Showbread 25:23-30 *Golden Lamp Stand 25:31-40
*Altar of Incense 30:1-10
*Holy of Holies
*Ark of the Covenant 25:10-22

1.  Center of Life
2. Portable Presence of God
3. Foreshadowing of Christ
4. Patter of Worship

Discussion Questions

  1. Why was the Bronze Altar the first thing people encountered, and how does that reflect our need for Christ’s sacrifice today?

  2. What does the Bronze Basin teach us about purity and preparation before entering God’s presence? How do we experience that spiritually now?

  3. How did the Table of Showbread symbolize God's provision and fellowship, and how can we regularly “feed” on His presence in our lives?

  4. Why was it important for the Lampstand to stay lit, and what does it mean for us to reflect God’s light in a dark world?

  5. What does the Altar of Incense teach us about the role of prayer in worship? How is your prayer life currently shaping your walk with God?

  6. The Ark of the Covenant represented God’s presence and mercy—how does Jesus give us even greater access today?

  7. Which part of the Tabernacle journey—sacrifice, cleansing, fellowship, prayer, or intimacy—do you most identify with right now, and why?

  8. What’s one practical step you can take this week to move deeper into God’s presence?