When it comes to relationships, proximity matters!
The Tabernacle in Exodus is:
A place of closeness. (Exodus 25:8-9)
God was living with his people.
A place of covenant. (Exodus 25:10-16)
Covenant: A pledge of friendship between God and man.
A place of covering. (Exodus 25:17-22)
Atonement: Grace that covered sin.
Key Question:
What kind of experience took place in the tabernacle? HOME.
Jesus is THE Tabernacle: John 1:14
He draws close to us. (vs. 14a)
He is a true friend. Grace and truth. (vs. 14b)
He is our salvation. (vs. 14c)
Key Questions:
How close am I to Jesus right now? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What is keeping me from being closer? _________________
Reality Check: What is growing in the gap? (Exodus 32:1)