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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 20
May 22, 2022
Week 20 Day 1: The Other Instruction ⇧ ⇩
Question
What are the other instructions for the Tabernacle?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The other instructions for the Tabernacle, including the altar of incense, atonement money, basin for washing, anointing oil, incense, and craftsmen. God also wanted man to observe Sabbath.
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God established Tabernacle so He could dwell among His people. He established the Sabbath to indicate the Israelites are set apart and belong to Him. Building Tabernacle and observing Sabbath are the two sides of the same coin of worshiping.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - God established Tabernacle to be with us, sabbath for us to rest, and set apart us to Himself. How do I sanctify myself to make myself His?
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Fidelity - God values our services of all kinds. He filled the craftsmen with His Spirit so they would have the skills and wisdom to serve Him. Do I value the gifts God has given to me to serve Him?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 2: The Golden Calf ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened down below when Moses was up in the mountain to see God?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Israelites made a golden calf and broke the covenant with God when they couldn’t wait for Moses to come back from the mountain. Moses pleaded to God for forgiveness to the people so that some of them were given a new chance.
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Here we see God’s blessings and love. Although man continued to rebel against God, He continued to keep His promises and give man opportunities to repent.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - God and Moses were talking in the Tabernacle like friends. How could Moses be so close to God when he was not perfect? Besides being chosen by God, Moses also leaned on Him completely. Do I often experience God’s presence and walk with Him?
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Community - Moses showed his love for his people. He pleaded for them and was willing to sacrifice for them. Am I willing to forgive and sacrifice for others?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 3: A New Covenant ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was the content of the new covenant?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The narrative of a new covenant from God.
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Aron announced the “festival to the Lord” with burnt and fellowship offerings during the Golden Calf incident (Exodus 32:5-6) As result, God reiterated the forbiddance on idol worshipping and obedience on festival celebrations.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - God made new covenant with Israelites out of His love for them. Do I go back to God and ask for His forgiveness when I make mistakes? Do I reiterate my willingness to follow His steps?
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Integrity - God asked the Israelites to be faithful and not to worship false gods and idols like the Gentiles. There are different idols and false gods throughout history (money, power, success, games…) What are my idols? How should I win over them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 4: Constructing the Tabernacle ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were God’s instructions in building the Tabernacle?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God instructed the Israelites to start building the Tabernacle.
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God instructed the Israelites to first observe the Sabbath, to give willingly, and God would give the craftsmen the wisdom, knowledge, and skills.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - It was expensive to build the Tabernacle and yet, the Israelites had surplus from their offerings. God always provides. How should I view my services, my offerings, and my faith in God?
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Fidelity - Building the Tabernacle required money, material, time, skills, and energy from everyone. They contributed willingly. Am I willingly contributing what I have to serve God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 5: Around the Tabernacle ⇧ ⇩
Question
What are the things around the Tabernacle?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Things around the Tabernacle: The Ark, table, lampstand, altar of incense, alter of burnt offering, basin for washing, courtyard.
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God elected different people to complete His works. Each person had different skill and responsibility. Moses was the leader and he passed down the instructions from God and commands all workers. Ithamar, son of Aaron, accounted the materials. Bezel and Oholiab were the craftsmen.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - God elected me, gave me a gift and responsibility to serve Him. Do I value my gift and responsibility and know that I am an integral part of His work, a valued vessel?
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Fidelity - God elected different people. Each has his/her own gift and responsibility. Moses was the leader among them, passing down God’s instructions. Do I seek God’s leading, realize my calling, and value my identity as His vessel when I serve?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 20 Day 6: The Priestly Garments ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was the last task in building the Tabernacle?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The last tasks and the completion of the Tabernacle.
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Everything used in and for the Tabernacle were made by the craftsmen with their own designs. They were all made as the Lord commanded. The eight occurrences of the phrase “As the Lord commanded” in this chapter signifies the importance of His command.
Meditation: My Story
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Community - The name of the twelve sons were on the priest’s garment. Each time the priest went into the Tabernacle, the twelve tribes went in with him. We are being called the Royal Priests in our time. Do I remember to bring with me the prayers of fellow Christians to God?
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Fidelity - Obey is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). A service pleasing to God requires complete obedience. Do I focus on seeking His will and practice “as He commanded” when serving?