Through detailed instructions for the tabernacle and for Aaron and his sons to serve as priests, God communicated the importance of holiness and His intent to dwell with His people.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does knowing God wants to dwell among His people impact your view of Him?
"[The] holy of holies could only be entered once a year, on the Day of Atonement. . . . This curtain, then, was an ornate, elaborate “Keep Out” sign, separating the presence and glory of almighty God from His sinful people. . . . But Jesus’ death changed everything." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Incomparable, p. 192
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?