Study 18 From The Book of Exodus Is: Exodus 25
1.
What was the twofold purpose of
the Tabernacle? See verses 8, 22 in particular.
2.
Notice the three articles of
furniture described in this chapter, but observe specially the ark and what is
said of it in verses 20, 22. What is the significance of the fact that only
above the mercy seat could God and man meet and commune together? Cf. 1.
Jn.2:1, 2.
Note. Verses 17-22.
The ‘mercy seat’ or proprietary covering was a slave of pure gold, with cherubim
at either end. This acted as a lid on the ark, covering the tables of testimony
inside. On it the high priest sprinkled blood to make atonement. Cf. Lv. 16:15, 16.
