Exodus 25:1-9
The plans for the tabernacle include colours and materials associated with royalty, most of which would be obtained only with considerable effort (e.g. blue and purple dyes from a Mediterranean shellfish). The ambience will help remind people of who is in charge, since the basic purpose of the tabernacle is to be the transportable place of presence for the Lord. When Moses was on the mountain, it was clouded over and the glory of the Lord settled on it (24:15-16). It was in this setting that Moses received instructions for the tabernacle, which is to be the place where the glory of God, once having covered the mountain, will accompany Israel while journeying. This purpose is spelled out in verse 8 of chapter 25: “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.” Verse 9 points to detailed instructions to come.
Prayer:
God, let me furnish my heart with the splendour of my great, acknowledged need, that you may dwell there forever. Through Christ. Amen.
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