#93 - Diving into the New Eden (Ex. 25-27)

In today’s episode we dive into an often-overlooked section of Exodus in which the Lord provides instructions for Israel to build the tabernacle—where God will dwell amongst His people.  

 

In our tenth episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 25-27:

• A willingness to give & the use of riches from Egypt
• Episode #44 on God’s presence
• The tabernacle as a new Eden
• The ark of the covenant & the holiness of God
• The mercy seat—integral to the sacrifices & Lev. 16
• The cherubim “gazing” toward the mercy seat
• The table & the lampstand + symbolism: the tree of life
• The curtains & the framing of the tabernacle
• A potential connection between our text here & Rev. 18:16
• Andrei’s investigation into acacia wood
• The cherubim “guarding” the way into the presence of God
• A change in substance (to bronze) as we move away from the Most Holy Place
• The bronze altar & Yahweh’s camp in the midst of the people
• The courtyard & the hangings around the enclosure
• The oil & the light: Yahweh is always present & reigning

 

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

 

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

 

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