📖 Every piece of the tabernacle — the brazen altar, the laver, the white linen fence — points directly to Christ and His work on the cross. This Exodus 40 study reveals the stunning symbolism hidden in every detail. In this verse-by-verse study of Exodus 40, discover how the tabernacle was erected on the first day of the first month, one year after the Israelites left Egypt. The Shekinah glory of God filled the Holy of Holies, and even Moses could not enter. From the brazen altar that speaks of judgment to the laver of cleansing that foreshadows daily spiritual renewal through God's Word, every furnishing carries deep meaning. The study traces how God's sovereign hand guides events that seem accidental — from Ruth "happening" upon Boaz's field (Ruth 2:3) to Jesus meeting the woman at the well (John 4), to Paul meeting Lydia at the riverside (Acts 16:13-14). You'll learn how the 12 tribes encamped in order around the tabernacle, why Judah led the march, and how the cloud and pillar of fire directed Israel's every move. ✝️ Key Topics Covered: • Exodus 40 — Setting up the tabernacle and the Shekinah glory filling it • The brazen altar: Why brass symbolizes judgment throughout Scripture • The laver of cleansing and its connection to Ephesians and daily renewal • Ruth 2:3 — The word "hap" and God's sovereignty over seeming accidents • John 4 — Jesus and the woman at the well: A divine appointment • Acts 16:13-14 — Paul meets Lydia: Nothing happens by accident with God • The four colors of the tabernacle gate: Blue, purple, red, and white • Numbers 10:11 — Israel moved just seven weeks after erecting the tabernacle 🔑 Exodus 40 verse by verse, tabernacle symbolism, brazen altar meaning, laver of cleansing, Shekinah glory, Ruth 2:3 hap meaning, sovereignty of God in Scripture, tabernacle pictures Christ. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00:00 Introduction & the Book of Numbers 00:05:00 The Woman at the Well & God's Sovereignty 00:13:00 The Cloud of Glory Over the Holy of Holies 00:19:00 The Tabernacle Fence: Nine Feet Tall 00:29:00 The Structure of the Tabernacle 00:33:00 No Windows in the Tabernacle: God as Light 00:38:00 The Veil, the Shekinah Glory & the Ark 00:44:00 Why the Tabernacle Matters 00:48:00 What Is Propitiation? 1 John 2 00:53:00 Jesus Appears to Mary at the Tomb 01:01:00 Christ's First Ascension to the Father 01:09:00 The Day of Atonement Explained 01:16:00 The High Priest's Bells & the Veil 01:20:00 Christ Crucified, Buried & Risen 01:29:00 Israel Sees Miracles Yet Still Doubts 01:33:00 The Twelve Spies & Israel's Failure of Faith 01:41:00 Hebrews 3: Warning Against Hardened Hearts 01:45:00 The Blood of Christ & Hebrews 9:22 01:53:00 Israel's Wilderness Wandering & Provocation 02:02:00 Balaam, Moab & Ancient Word of Mouth 02:06:00 Balaam: A False Prophet, Not Valid 02:14:00 Jude & 2 Peter on Balaam 02:21:00 Entering Canaan: Moses' Commands 02:30:00 God Never Changes: 1992 or Bible Times 02:36:00 The Abrahamic Covenant & Abram's Sleep 02:41:00 Deuteronomy: Blessings, Curses & Obedience 02:45:00 Grace Age Promises: Roof, Clothes & Food 02:54:00 Deuteronomy 28-30: Wishing Life Away vs. Hope 03:02:00 A Shocking Statistic: 800 Years of History 03:06:00 The Rock at Horeb & Water from the Rock 03:14:00 Moses Strikes the Rock Twice in Anger 03:19:00 The Book of Joshua Begins 03:28:00 I Will Never Leave Thee Nor Forsake Thee 03:34:00 Joshua, Faith & Doctrinal Grounding 03:39:00 Kadesh Barnea: What Could Have Been 03:44:00 Rahab & the Spies: Hearts That Melted 04:00:00 Crossing the Jordan at Flood Stage 04:04:00 The Passover: 40 Years to the Day 04:11:00 Paul Knew Christ in the Flesh 04:16:00 The Period of the Judges Begins 04:21:00 Israel's Roller Coaster in Judges 04:29:00 Solomon's Empire & the Abrahamic Covenant 04:33:00 The Divided Kingdom: Rehoboam & Ten Tribes 04:41:00 The Queen of Heaven & Israel's Idolatry 04:49:00 Captivity & Satanic Powers in High Places 04:58:00 The Ten Tribes Aren't Lost 05:07:00 The Parable of the Vineyard 05:12:00 Dead Sea Scrolls & Biblical Archaeology 05:19:00 Ezra & the Return from Babylon 05:28:00 Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall & Daniel's Prophecy 05:35:00 Jerusalem Trodden Down by Gentiles 05:38:00 Israel Still Under Gentile Control Today