At the Heart of it All

Series- EXODUS: FROM SLAVERY TO SINAI

Message: “At the Heart of it All”

Ex. 25-28

God doesn’t just want the work of your hands; He wants the worship of your heart.

Because the Tabernacle is about worship, God starts by addressing .

• Our giving should not be primarily because of need. (Ex. 25:1-2a)
• When we give, we reflect the nature of God- the greatest Giver. (John 3:16)
• Giving is an expression of worship and worship is an act of will. (Ex. 25:2b; II Cor. 9:7)

The emphasis of the Tabernacle is God with man. (Ex. 25:3-8)

The earthly pattern of the Tabernacle reflects a heavenly . (Ex. 25:9)

The Ark of the Covenant

• Represents the purity and holiness of God’s . (vv. 10-16; II Sam. 6:6-7)

The Mercy Seat

• Represents for sin. (vv. 17-21; Lev. 16:14)

Together, the Ark and Mercy Seat represent …

• He is both our High Priest and our sacrifice. (Heb. 2:17; 9:12)
• He is both fully human and fully divine. (John 1:14; Col. 2:9)
• God sees us through the righteousness of Jesus. (v. 22; II Cor. 5:21; Rom. 3:23-25)
• He accomplished His purpose and then ascended. (Heb. 1:3b)