Exodus 25–40

A tent in the wilderness

A sanctuary that travelled.For forty years Israel carried the tabernacle with them, and pitched it wherever they camped.
At the heart of the camp.The twelve tribes set their tents around it, every family facing in.
Built from willing hearts.The people brought gold, linen, wood and skins as gifts, “every one whom his spirit made willing” (Exodus 35:21).
Made to be filled.Its whole purpose fits in one line: “that I may dwell among them” (Exodus 25:8).