Worship, Covenant, and Tabernacle: Explanatory Notes on Exodus 40:16-38

Reflecting on the Seventh Sunday of Easter: One Day after Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 29; Exodus 40:16-38; Acts 16:35-40

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Prayer

Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time. As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)

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Reflection

Exodus 40:16-38

Exodus 40:16–38 describes the completion of the tabernacle and God’s glory in filling it. It marks the climax of the Book of Exodus, where all God’s instructions for worship and covenant relationship come to fulfillment.