1. Tale of the Tabernacle Exodus 40

2. Why does it matter? A bunch of old religion and legalism?
No, it points to a greater reality in Christ.
It serves to remind us of God’s holiness and our call to holiness.

3. God’s design! v1-15 v3-5 describes the various objects inside.
v6-8 tells us about the outer arrangements.
v12-15 talks about the priests and holiness.
v16-33 sees the work perfectly completed.

4. God indwells. v34-38 God came to uniquely guide his people.
All the families of Israel knew and saw this holy indwelling.

5. So what? We can ask ‘Is the Lord among us or not?’
Yes in Christ, God was present in the incarnation.
What God begins at Sinai, he completes in Jesus Christ.

6. So what?
The tabernacle is a reminder of God’s indwelling and of his holiness!
Our life of holiness is the outcome of the forgiving and transforming work of Jesus.
Nothing in our life should lead non-christians to think less of God and his holiness.