Exodus 40:25
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:25?

2. How does Exodus 40:25 demonstrate obedience to God's instructions for worship?

3. What significance does lighting the lamps hold in Exodus 40:25 for daily devotion?

4. How does Exodus 40:25 connect to Jesus as the Light of the World?

5. In what ways can we ensure our lives reflect God's light daily?

6. How does the tabernacle's preparation in Exodus 40:25 inspire our spiritual readiness?

7. What is the significance of lighting the lamps in Exodus 40:25 for worship practices?

8. How does Exodus 40:25 reflect God's instructions for the Tabernacle's function?

9. Why is the act of lighting lamps important in the context of Exodus 40:25?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40?

11. If Exodus 20:4 forbids making graven images, why does Exodus 25:18 command crafting cherubim, appearing to contradict the earlier prohibition?

12. Numbers 31 compared to earlier laws in Exodus and Leviticus: Why does this narrative's approach to warfare seem inconsistent with other divine commandments?

13. If Moses received precise instructions for the Tabernacle in Exodus 38:1-7, why aren't there consistent records in other ancient sources acknowledging this event?

14. Exodus 25:2 - How could a nomadic people realistically possess or acquire so much gold and other precious materials in the wilderness?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' obedience in lighting the lamps challenge us in our daily walk with God?

2. In what ways can we be a light to those around us, reflecting the presence of God in our lives?

3. How does the concept of God dwelling among His people in the Tabernacle relate to the New Testament understanding of the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our worship and devotion to God are continual and not just occasional?

5. How do the instructions for the Tabernacle and its elements, like the lamps, enhance our understanding of God's holiness and our approach to worship?1. What does the detailed process of setting up the tabernacle teach us about the importance of religious rituals and practices?

2. How does Moses' strict adherence to the Lord's commands serve as a model of obedience for us today?

3. How do you interpret the symbolic significance of the cloud covering the Tent of Meeting?

4. What does the anointment and consecration of Aaron and his sons reveal about the role of the priesthood in the Old Testament?

5. How can the concept of anointing and consecration be applied in our present-day life?

6. How can we seek and recognize God's presence and guidance in our lives today, as depicted by the cloud's movement in the chapter?

7. What can we learn about God's holiness from the sanctification of the tabernacle and its furnishings?

8. How does the notion of a "permanent priesthood throughout their generations" relate to the concept of spiritual legacy?

9. How can we ensure that our actions align with God's commands, as Moses did?

10. How does the tabernacle serve as a symbol of God's dwelling among His people?

11. How do you think Moses felt during this process of setting up the tabernacle, and why?

12. In what ways can the obedience of Moses inspire your personal faith journey?

13. How can the spiritual concept of the tabernacle apply to the personal spaces in our lives?

14. How does the journey of the Israelites mirror our own spiritual journeys?

15. What can we learn from the idea that the Lord filled the tabernacle with His glory?

16. In our modern society, how can we create spaces that are "holy" or set apart for God?

17. How does the establishment of the tabernacle model the importance of community in worship?

18. How does the concept of the divine presence traveling with the Israelites influence our understanding of God's relationship with us today?

19. How do you think the Israelites felt when they saw the glory of the Lord filling the tabernacle?

20. How does the tabernacle setting and anointing process relate to the importance of order and sanctity in our present-day worship spaces?

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