Exodus 26:2
Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide--all curtains the same size.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 26:2?

2. How does Exodus 26:2 reflect God's attention to detail in worship?

3. What significance do the tabernacle's dimensions hold for understanding God's holiness?

4. How can we apply the precision of Exodus 26:2 to our worship today?

5. How does Exodus 26:2 connect with the New Testament concept of the Church?

6. What lessons from Exodus 26:2 can guide our obedience to God's instructions?

7. What is the significance of the tabernacle's dimensions in Exodus 26:2 for biblical architecture?

8. How do the tabernacle's measurements in Exodus 26:2 reflect God's precision and order?

9. Why does Exodus 26:2 emphasize specific dimensions for the tabernacle's curtains?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 26?

11. What was Moses' Tabernacle?

12. Numbers 4:24-26 - How feasible is it that the Gershonites could manage the massive weights of curtains and tents in a desert setting?

13. Exodus 26:7-8 - Given their nomadic desert life, where would they obtain enough goat hair and weaving resources for eleven large curtains?

14. Exodus 26 - How do these tabernacle measurements align or conflict with other biblical or historical texts regarding the scale and feasibility of such a dwelling?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the precision of the Tabernacle's construction reflect God's character, and how can this understanding impact our daily walk with Him?

2. In what ways can the unity and uniformity of the Tabernacle's curtains inspire us to seek unity within our church community?

3. How does the concept of the Tabernacle as God's dwelling place relate to the New Testament teaching that believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our lives are a suitable dwelling place for God's presence today?

5. How can we apply the principle of faithfulness in small things, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle, to our personal and spiritual lives?1. What does the intricate design and detailed instructions of the tabernacle tell us about God's nature?

2. Why do you think God provided such specific details for the construction of the tabernacle?

3. How can the process of constructing the tabernacle serve as a metaphor for building a spiritual life of obedience and worship?

4. What symbolism can we see in the use of the materials (gold, acacia wood, fine linen, etc.) and colors (blue, purple, scarlet)?

5. How do the specific instructions regarding the tabernacle’s craftsmanship reflect the importance of our work for God’s glory?

6. What does the division of the tabernacle into the Holy Place and Most Holy Place signify?

7. How does the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place relate to the concept of God's holiness?

8. How can we apply the lesson of careful obedience seen in this passage to our everyday lives?

9. In what ways does the detailed work on the tabernacle inspire us to apply our best skills and effort in service to God?

10. What might the positioning of the Ark of the Testimony, the table, and the lampstand symbolize about God’s presence and our approach to Him?

11. How can the colors and materials used in the tabernacle inspire us to appreciate the beauty in our worship spaces today?

12. How does the tabernacle's entrance curtain relate to our access to God's presence?

13. Why is the concept of unity evident in the construction of the tabernacle significant in our relationship with other believers?

14. How does the making of the tabernacle reflect God's desire to dwell among His people?

15. In what ways does the specificity of these instructions inspire meticulousness and diligence in our spiritual lives?

16. How does the construction of the tabernacle highlight the importance of individual and collective roles in building God's kingdom?

17. What lessons can we learn from the crafting of the veil, and how can they apply to our understanding of God's sacredness?

18. How can the creation of the entrance curtain inspire us to consider the 'entrances' to our spiritual lives?

19. How might we understand the symbolic meaning of the tabernacle in a contemporary context?

20. How can the theme of reverence in this chapter inform our approach to God in our daily life?

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