S7 Episode 8: To Dwell in Our Midst - Week 7 (The Ark of the Covenant and The Mercy Seat)

Why study this ancient tent? What does knowing the Tabernacle have to do with our faith on this side of the cross? Everything. From Creation, God's desire was to dwell in the midst of His people. In the middle of the wilderness, God gives Moses a way for God Himself to dwell in the midst of His people: the Tabernacle. This tent is not merely ritual or history or good information. It's essential to understanding our salvation. Our detailed and deliberate God gave us the Tabernacle because one day, He would give us Jesus.In this final teaching, Erin Warren discusses the sixth and seventh pieces of furniture in the Tabernacle: The Ark of the Covenant and the Marcy Seat, as well as the Most Holy Day: the Day of Atonement. Both furnishings are placed behind the Veil in the Most Holy Place, the place where God's Glory dwelled. No one was to enter except the High Priest and only on the Day of Atonement. When Jesus cried "It is finished!" on the cross, something incredible happened in the Temple. Jesus did what the blood of bulls and goats could not do, and because of our Great High Priest and the sacrifice of Himself, we now have not only access, but confidence to draw near to the Presence of God. He doesn't just dwell in our midst; He dwells in us.Key Scriptures:Exodus 26:31-34Exodus 25:10-16Exodus 25:17-22Psalm 80:1Isaiah 37:16Ezekiel 1Revelation 4:6-9Exodus 37:1-9Leviticus 16Leviticus 23:26-32Exodus 40:34-38Hebrews 9Matthew 27:50-51Acts 2Hebrews 10:19-25Revelation 21:1-7Links Mentioned in this Episode:The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross Children's Book - SERIOUSLY one of my absolute FAVORITES! (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3aflYuPFor more information on this study: ⁠FeastingOnTruth.com/DwellFor recommended resources: ⁠FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources⁠For more information on studying Scripture: ⁠FeastingOnTruth.com/HowTo⁠Erin's books and other studies: ⁠FeastingOnTruth.com/Books⁠For speaking inquiries: ⁠FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking