Exodus 26:15-30 – We are the building materials for God’s dwelling

In Exodus 26:1-14, God described the material for the Tabernacle and how He wanted the four layers made and assembled. Now in Exodus 26:15-30, He gave instructions on what He wanted for the frame of the Tabernacle. Simply put, the Framework of the Tabernacle was made of wooden panels of acacia wood overlaid with gold. They were each supported by silver stands, two stands per penal. The corners would have double panels. The panels were then connected by golden crossbars and held in place. This interlocking framework would then be draped over by the curtains. The top of the tent would be flat and not peak like a circus tent. It would approximately be a 45 feet rectangular shaped tent.

Many had drawn lessons about the character of Christ and how to relate to Him from the furnishings within the Tabernacle. What lesson can we see from the framework of what was described in Exodus 26:15-20? As a community of believers, our strength increases when we are in a relationship with Christ and interconnected to each other. Just like the interlocking of columns of acacia wood overlaid with gold, fitted together by silver sockets and held firm by the golden crossbar, we are to be connected to each other. First Peter 2:4-5 we are told that ”…coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” As each one of us relates with Christ, we become part of the building material God uses to build His community. We become God’s spiritual house to offer acceptable spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.