◄ Exodus 40:35 ►
Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:35? 2. How does Exodus 40:35 illustrate God's holiness and presence among His people? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Moses' actions in Exodus 40:35? 4. How does Exodus 40:35 connect to the New Testament understanding of God's presence? 5. How should God's presence in Exodus 40:35 influence our daily worship practices? 6. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to experience God's presence like Moses? 7. Why couldn't Moses enter the tent of meeting in Exodus 40:35? 8. What does the cloud symbolize in Exodus 40:35? 9. How does Exodus 40:35 reflect God's holiness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40? 11. Exodus 40:34-35 - Does the cloud covering and visible divine presence have any credible explanation, or does this detail conflict with natural laws? 12. Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies? 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. What is the Manifest Presence of God? Discussion Questions 1. How does the presence of God in the cloud and the tabernacle in Exodus 40:35 compare to His presence in your life today? 2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to experience God's glory and presence in our daily lives? 3. How does the concept of God's glory filling the tabernacle relate to the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit? 4. What lessons can we learn from Moses' experience about approaching God with reverence and humility? 5. How can we, as a community of believers, create an environment where God's presence is welcomed and experienced collectively? Exodus 40 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Exodus 40:35 NIV Exodus 40:35 NLT Exodus 40:35 ESV Exodus 40:35 NASB Exodus 40:35 KJV Exodus 40:35 Commentaries Bible Hub