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Exodus 40






After the Israelites had journeyed through the wilderness, the time had come to set up the Tabernacle exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses obeyed every detail, following God’s instructions to the letter.

On the first day of the first month, Moses began to assemble the Tabernacle. He set up the tent itself, stretched the curtains, and secured the frames in their places. With reverence, he put the Ark of the Covenant inside, placing the poles through its rings so it could be carried as God had directed. Then he placed the mercy seat on top of the Ark, the place where God’s presence would dwell.

Next, Moses arranged the table for the Bread of the Presence and set the pure gold lampstand inside the Tabernacle. He lit the lamps to give light, just as God had commanded. The altar of burnt offering was placed in front of the Tabernacle, and the basin for washing was set between the Tabernacle and the altar.

Moses carefully took the anointing oil and consecrated the Tabernacle, the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altar, the basin, and all their utensils. He sanctified them, making them holy and set apart for God’s service.

When everything was ready, Moses stood back and saw the glory of the Lord fill the Tabernacle like a cloud. The cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle so powerfully that Moses could not enter. The presence of God was now dwelling among His people.

From that day forward, whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on their journey. When the cloud settled, they would camp, knowing that God was with them, guiding and protecting them.

Thus, the Lord’s promise was fulfilled: His presence would go with His people wherever they traveled, leading them to the land He had promised their ancestors.


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