Sabbath
What's the area around the Tabernacle called?
Courtyard
Name one of the 10 Commandments & describe why this commandment would matter to the Israelites
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Who were the first 2 royal priests?
Adam and Eve
Who did the priests of Ancient Israel represent? (2)
Who did Adam and Eve represent? (2)
God to the people, and the people to God.
Creation to God, and God to creation
What are the 2 Hebrew words for Sabbath, and what do they mean?
Shabbat- To stop working
Nuakh- to dwell
How is the Tabernacle divided up?
The Holy Place and the Most Holy Place
Who wrote the 10 Commandments on the stone tablets?
How are Adam and Eve similar to the priests in the Tabernacle?
They were both supposed to take care of God's dwelling place
How is the Garden of Eden connected to the Tabernacle?
The Tabernacle was where God dwelt with his people, which points back to the Garden of Eden where God dwelt with his people
When was the core idea of Sabbath established?
In the creation story when God rested on the 7th day
The word Tabernacle is translated from the Hebrew word "Mishkan" which means....?
Dwelling
What Commandment appears twice in the list of the 10 Commandments?
Essentially, that you should only worship God (not make any idols)
Name one priestly garment of the High Priest, and discuss its significance/symbolic meaning
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The curtain was ripped in half, this symbolizes that Jesus has paid for our sin & we no longer have to be separated from God because of our sin
What was the original intention of the Sabbath?
For God and his people to rest and dwell together
Name one purpose of the Tabernacle?
-physical reminder of God's presence
-central and unified place for the people to worship
-reminder of the reason for the Israelites unity
What do the 10 Commandments reveal about God, and why?
They reveal that God desires for his people to live in peace and have life to the fullest
What 2 requirements did you have to meet in order to become a priest in Ancient Israel?
1. Descendant of Aaron
2. From the tribe of Levi
1. Discuss one complaint the Israelites make in the desert.
2. How does God respond to the complaint?
3. What does this reveal about God
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What does Jesus teach about the Sabbath?
It is about mercy, it is purposeful, and it points to Jesus
List each element in the Holy Place and its symbolic meaning
Lampstand: 7 lamps, holy, God will light the way for the Israelites and reveal the truth to them
Bread: Man sharing meal with God
Incense: Smoke rising is their prayers going up to God
What was the purpose of the 10 Commandments?
To help guide the Israelites so that they could have a full and peaceful life
Were the Israelites wrong in making the Golden Calf? Give me three specific reasons to support your answer.
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How is Jesus connected to the Tabernacle? How does this affect your life?
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Tabernacle, He is God's presence dwelling with his people without any separation.
Jesus provided a way for us to be with God through his sacrifice, we can be in relationship with God forever.