Exodus 40:34
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:34?

2. How does God's glory filling the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34 inspire our worship?

3. What does Exodus 40:34 teach about God's presence among His people today?

4. How can we prepare our hearts to be filled with God's glory daily?

5. How does Exodus 40:34 connect to God's presence in the New Testament?

6. What steps can we take to invite God's presence into our lives consistently?

7. What does Exodus 40:34 reveal about God's presence among the Israelites?

8. How does the cloud in Exodus 40:34 symbolize divine guidance?

9. Why is the tabernacle significant in Exodus 40:34?

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

11. Why is there so little archaeological evidence for a massive tabernacle project described in Exodus 36?

12. (2 Chronicles 7:2) Is there any external testimony or archaeological proof that the glory of the Lord physically filled the temple to the point priests could not enter?

13. What do God's presence and omnipresence mean?

14. What does "From Glory to Glory" mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the presence of the cloud over the Tent of Meeting reflect God's relationship with His people?

2. In what ways can we experience the "glory of the LORD" in our personal lives today?

3. How does the concept of God dwelling among His people in the Tabernacle connect to the New Testament understanding of Jesus and the Holy Spirit?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our lives are "filled with the glory of the LORD"?

5. How can the obedience of Moses and the Israelites in constructing the Tabernacle inspire us to follow God's instructions in our own lives?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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