Some thoughts from this week’s reading:
- My first thought is that there is so much detail in these chapters. My reflections will not be an in-depth study!
- In chapter 24, we read about the covenant between God and his people. Covenant is defined as an agreement. God’s covenant refers to a relationship of commitment between God and his people. All of the instructions and laws were because God loved his people.
**The Almighty Creator, God of All, wants a relationship with each of us. May we choose each day to deepen our devotion to the Lord.
- In chapter 24:3-4, we read that Moses tells the people all of the Lord’s words and laws. The people respond “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” I imagine the people meant what they said in that moment. I imagine that they were in awe of the events taking place and they believed they would do everything they were told to do.
**Experience shows that all of us fall short. When I read in the Old Testament, I am grateful I know about God sending His Son Jesus as Savior. He is the ultimate sacrifice.
- Chapters 25-27 describe the tabernacle and its furnishings. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary for God’s presence to be among his people. There are specific measurements to follow and specific materials required. Every detail is accounted for.
**As I read, I kept thinking that God is a God of details. He brings all the details together. He doesn’t miss anything, ever.
- Chapter 28 describes the priestly garments and chapter 29 addresses the consecration of the priests. To consecrate means to “set apart for a specific use or service.”
**We find a summary statement in Exodus 29:44-46: “So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar and will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests. Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. They will know that I am the Lord their God, who brought them out of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the Lord their God.”
Ephesians 3:16-17a: “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”
Marge Woodson
