“The Tent of Meeting” (Exodus 26 & 27)

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18 September 2025

Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

1️⃣ Treating God’s dwelling like any tent—ignoring holy design (Ex. 26:1–6).
2️⃣ Cutting corners on materials God specified (linen, blue/purple/scarlet, gold; Ex. 26:1,31,32,29).
3️⃣ Disregarding separation of spaces—Most Holy vs. Holy Place (veil/curtain; Ex. 26:33–34).
4️⃣ Placing furniture by preference instead of God’s order (table, lampstand, altar; Ex. 26:35; 27:1–8).
5️⃣ Minimizing the courtyard boundaries and gate—blurring who may approach how (Ex. 27:9–19).

1️⃣ Failure to see beauty as part of worship (artistry/cherubim work; Ex. 26:1,31).
2️⃣ Failure to honor weight-bearing obedience (frames, bars, sockets precise; Ex. 26:15–30).
3️⃣ Failure to prioritize access through sacrifice (bronze altar central; Ex. 27:1–8).
4️⃣ Failure to maintain clear witness at the entrance (courtyard gate colors; Ex. 27:16).
5️⃣ Failure to keep the lamp burning continually—neglect of ongoing presence (Ex. 27:20–21).

1️⃣ Profaning holy space by crossing God’s boundaries (veil breached; Ex. 26:33–34).
2️⃣ Substituting cheaper offerings or patterns than God commanded (Ex. 27:1–8).
3️⃣ Neglecting the continual light—letting spiritual vigilance die (Ex. 27:20–21).
4️⃣ Treating God’s details as optional—prideful redesign of His house (Ex. 26–27).
5️⃣ Approaching without reverence—common hands in consecrated places (Ex. 27:9–19).

1️⃣ Building exactly “according to the pattern” shown by God (Ex. 26:30).
2️⃣ Honoring holiness through ordered spaces and furnishings (Ex. 26:33–35).
3️⃣ Centering sacrifice at the bronze altar—pathway into fellowship (Ex. 27:1–8).
4️⃣ Establishing a clear witness to outsiders via the courtyard and gate (Ex. 27:9–19).
5️⃣ Keeping the lamp burning continually—sustained presence and service (Ex. 27:20–21).

1️⃣ Let God define how He is approached—reverence before intimacy (Ex. 26:33–34).
2️⃣ Embrace obedience in the details; small faithfulness upholds great weights (Ex. 26:15–30).
3️⃣ Keep sacrifice central—daily repentance keeps the way open (Ex. 27:1–8).
4️⃣ Guard the boundaries of your life—clear courtyards and gates (Ex. 27:9–19).
5️⃣ Tend the flame—cultivate continual oil and light in prayer (Ex. 27:20–21).

1️⃣ Lead with God’s blueprint, not your improvisation (Ex. 26:30).
2️⃣ Align people, spaces, and tools to purpose—order serves presence (Ex. 26:33–35).
3️⃣ Build teams that carry weight—frames, bars, sockets speak of structure (Ex. 26:15–30).
4️⃣ Keep access clear and guarded—welcome through God’s gate (Ex. 27:16).
5️⃣ Sustain the lamp—establish rhythms so the light never goes out (Ex. 27:20–21).