Exodus 40:6
Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:6?

2. How does Exodus 40:6 emphasize the importance of following God's specific instructions?

3. What role does the altar play in Israel's worship according to Exodus 40:6?

4. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Exodus 40:6 today?

5. How does Exodus 40:6 connect to the broader theme of worship in Exodus?

6. What does Exodus 40:6 teach about the significance of sacred spaces in worship?

7. What is the significance of the altar of burnt offering in Exodus 40:6?

8. How does Exodus 40:6 relate to the overall theme of worship in the Bible?

9. Why was the altar placed before the entrance to the tabernacle in Exodus 40:6?

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

11. Exodus 40:6–7 – Were there archaeological traces of the altar and utensils left behind that confirm this momentous event?

12. 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?

13. Why does Stephen cite a 400-year period in Acts 7:6 when Exodus 12:40 indicates 430 years of Israelite bondage?

14. In Leviticus 9:6, the text promises that God's glory will appear to the people. How can this be historically verified or tested in light of skepticism regarding supernatural events?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the placement of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance of the tabernacle reflect the importance of sacrifice in our relationship with God?

2. In what ways does the tabernacle foreshadow the work of Christ as described in the New Testament?

3. How can we apply the principle of obedience demonstrated by Moses in setting up the tabernacle to our daily lives?

4. What are some practical ways we can offer ourselves as living sacrifices, as encouraged in Romans 12:1?

5. How does understanding the symbolism of the tabernacle enhance our appreciation of God's presence and holiness in our lives today?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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