Exodus 26:20
For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 26:20?

2. How does Exodus 26:20 guide us in valuing detailed instructions from God?

3. What significance do the "twenty frames" hold in understanding God's design for worship?

4. How does Exodus 26:20 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Exodus?

5. In what ways can we apply the precision of God's instructions in our lives?

6. How does the tabernacle's construction reflect God's desire for order and holiness?

7. What is the significance of the north side of the tabernacle in Exodus 26:20?

8. How does Exodus 26:20 reflect God's attention to detail in worship?

9. Why are specific measurements important in Exodus 26:20?

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

11. 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?

12. Hebrews 9:9-10 states that certain regulations were temporary; does this undermine the eternal nature of Old Testament laws elsewhere in Scripture?

13. Should we honor our parents? (Exodus 20:12 vs. Luke 14:26)

14. Luke 14:26: Why does Jesus command followers to 'hate' their family, contradicting the biblical admonition to honor parents (Exodus 20:12)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the detailed construction of the tabernacle reflect God's character, and how can we apply this understanding to our daily lives?

2. In what ways does the tabernacle serve as a foreshadowing of Christ and His work of redemption?

3. How can the concept of the tabernacle as a dwelling place for God inform our understanding of being the temple of the Holy Spirit today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the communal effort required to build the tabernacle, and how can we apply these lessons to our church communities?

5. How does the precision in God's instructions for the tabernacle challenge us to be precise and intentional in our obedience to God's Word?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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