Mount Sinai And The Tabernacle: A Biblical Study

After reviewing all of the terms listed, I chose to define the following terms covenant, Mount Sinai, and the Tabernacle. To begin with, a covenant is a rule or order passed down by God to his followers to full God’s purpose in the world (Tullock & McEntire, 2012, p. 58). Subsequently, the Israelites are convinced that through Abraham their people were chosen to adhere to this binding contract, and as a result of their loyalty, their people would receive the blessings God (Tullock & McEntire, 2012, p. 58). Furthermore, as the Old Testament continues in the Book of Exodus after God reiterates to the Israelites if they obey the covenant, then he will consider their people a treasured possession (Exodus 19:4-6, New International Version). Now, that we understand the covenant between God and the Israelites, let us identify the purpose of Mount Sinai. The biblical significance of Mount Sinai pertains to God calling Moses to the top of the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments (Bethel University, 2012). Subsequently, after the mountain-top meeting between God and Moses, he returns to the people with two tablets of the covenant law in his hands and Moses’ face is radiant from speaking with the Lord (Exodus 34:29, New International Version). Additionally, this event reaffirms to the …show more content…
80). Previously, God provided specific instructions to construct the Tabernacle, which included: the color of the linen, the workers, the design, the number of gold clasps, the type of animal hide used, the type of wood required for the frame, and the dimensions of the tent (Exodus 26, New International Version). Moreover, the Tabernacle included two rooms, and the large room was referred to as the Holy Place and a smaller room labeled the Holy of Holies, which housed the Ark of the Covenant (Tullock & McEntire, 2012, p.