the tabernacle pointed forward to Christ The completion of the Tabernacle is an external pledge of the permanence of the Covenant of Grace The God of deliverance (the Lord) has taken up His abode in the midst of His people Yet, they are excluded from immediate access into His presence by the vail which shut o the most Holy place to all but the high priest and to him also, save on the Day of Atonement Through endeavor to obey the Sinaitic legislation the people would be taught their need of a Mediator, a Mediator who would combine the prophetic o ce of Moses and the priestly o ce of Aaron Thus, the arrangements of the Tabernacle were typical, preparatory for the one Sacri ce that has taken away the sins of the world.14 The key phrase of the closing paragraph of Exodus is “glory of the LORD.” Whereas the book had opened on the grievous note of bondage, the people’s groan has now been swallowed up in the Lord’s glory In the opening chapter of Exodus, the pressing need of the people was deliverance; in the closing chapters, the need is that of fellowship—fellowship with God for assurance, sustenance, and protection To provide for all three, God gave the wilderness experiences for their testing, the Law for their living, and the tabernacle for their worship In all, He proved Himself the gracious Redeemer V KEY WORDS AND VERSES One of the many key words of Exodus is “deliver.” A key expression is “as the LORD commanded Moses.” Two key verses suggested for this book are 3:8 and 12:51 What key words and key verses have impressed you in the course of your survey study? VI APPLICATIONS You have been making spiritual applications along the way from time to time Here are some further suggestions: What New Testament verses come to your mind that teach that salvation is not only a deliverance from (negative) but also an entrance into (positive)? Compare Deuteronomy 6:23 What is the di erence between ceremonial law and moral law? Which type, unchanged, applies today? Cite examples for your answers What did Jesus have in mind when He summed up the whole Law in the words of Matthew 22:37-40? What the laws of Scripture have to with the person who is already saved? Why did Christ have to die in order to save man? (See Matt 26:28; Rom 3:24-25; 5:9; Col 1:20; Pet 1:18-19; Rev 1:5.) What are some of the important truths which Exodus teaches about God? About man? Are these truths applicable today? Why is it so important for God’s authority to be recognized without reservation? How would you describe the conversation between Moses and God? What lessons about prayer and fellowship can be learned from this? God told Moses that He was the “I AM” (3:14) How does this identi cation relate to you, practically speaking? 10 What blessed truths about Christ and His ministry are foreshadowed in Exodus? ... is “glory of the LORD.” Whereas the book had opened on the grievous note of bondage, the people’s groan has now been swallowed up in the Lord’s glory In the opening chapter of Exodus, the pressing... experiences for their testing, the Law for their living, and the tabernacle for their worship In all, He proved Himself the gracious Redeemer V KEY WORDS AND VERSES One of the many key words of Exodus... need of the people was deliverance; in the closing chapters, the need is that of fellowship—fellowship with God for assurance, sustenance, and protection To provide for all three, God gave the