The Altar

June 16, 2019
What must happen for sinners to be in the presence of a holy God? The old covenant worshiper longed to be in God’s presence: “My soul longs, yes, even faints…

The Heavenly Tent

June 2, 2019
The tabernacle is God’s holy dwelling where He draws near to bless and transform Israel. Now that instructions for the ark, table, and lampstand have been given, the Lord tells…

The Lampstand

May 26, 2019
Every house needs light, and the tabernacle is no different. God calls for a lampstand to be made of pure gold with seven lamps to light His dwelling place so…
God comes to dwell in Israel and fulfill His promise: “I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I…
God comes to dwell among His people in the tabernacle, and the ark is the first thing to be built. This is the center of His presence in Israel, set…
Israel leaves Sinai soon, but the mountain is coming with them. The glory days are never behind those who walk by faith because God takes His people from glory to…
God redeemed His people from bondage, brought them out of Egypt, gave them His holy law, and now He confirms His gracious covenant. “Covenant” sounds official and foreign to us,…

I Will Be With You

April 14, 2019
Israel is headed to Canaan, a land filled with terrifying giants, violent culture, and established nations, and violent culture. God has given Israel just laws and a celebratory calendar, but…

Rest & Rejoice

April 7, 2019
God is eternal, the Lord of time: “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance” (Ps. 65:11). He gave mankind a weekly Sabbath in creation,…

Truth & Goodness

March 31, 2019
In order to work, interact, plan, grow and thrive, we must have the truth. So we never tell “just a lie.” To lie to someone is an act of war,…