Exodus 26:35
And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 26:35?

2. How does Exodus 26:35 illustrate God's attention to detail in worship settings?

3. What significance does the table's placement have in Exodus 26:35 for worship?

4. How can we apply the orderliness of Exodus 26:35 to our church services?

5. What does the arrangement in Exodus 26:35 teach about God's presence among His people?

6. How does Exodus 26:35 connect with New Testament teachings on worship and order?

7. What is the significance of the table placement in Exodus 26:35 for the tabernacle's design?

8. How does Exodus 26:35 reflect God's instructions for worship and order?

9. Why is the lampstand's position important in Exodus 26:35?

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

11. What is the biblical significance of the lampstand?

12. Exodus 27:20: Where would the Israelites consistently obtain the “pure olive oil” needed to keep the lamp burning in an arid wilderness?

13. Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies?

14. Why does Luke 23:45 record the temple curtain tearing from top to bottom if no Jewish historian mentions such a monumental event?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the specific placement of the table and lampstand in the tabernacle reflect God's order and design in worship?

2. In what ways can we rely on God's provision and reflect His light in our daily lives, as symbolized by the table of showbread and the lampstand?

3. How does the tearing of the veil at Jesus' crucifixion impact our understanding of access to God's presence today?

4. What lessons can we learn about the importance of holiness and reverence in worship from the arrangement of the tabernacle's furnishings?

5. How do the roles of the table and lampstand in the tabernacle connect to the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, particularly in John 8:12?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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