Book of Exodus
Chapter 40
Completion of the Tabernacle
The time of the completion was important. According to Ex. 40:2, it was the first month,
and it was exactly one year after the Passover when the Jews left Egypt (Ex. 40:17).
I. The tabernacle was set up
A. The tabernacle was furnished
B. The tabernacle was anointed
II. The priests were set apart
A. They were washed at the laver
B. They were clothed in their holy garments
C. They were anointed for service
III. The glory of the Lord settled in
A. The Lord’s presence was seen in the tabernacle – in the cloud by day and the fire
by night
B. The Lord’s presence filled the tabernacle – there was no room for Moses or
anyone else
C. The Lord’s presence remained in the tabernacle – when God moved, they moved,
but when God stayed, they stayed. God led them and was with them all the way
to the Promised Land. God fulfilled His promise made in Exodus 33:14-17 And
he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto
him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be
known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that
thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people
that are upon the face of the earth. And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this
thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I
know thee by name.
This was God’s dwelling place, a place of worship, and the place where God met with
His people. It was not known as “Moses’ tabernacle” or “the tabernacle of Israel,” but it
was God’s tabernacle.
Summary of Exodus:
o Exodus begins with Israel living in Egypt
o Exodus ends with God living in Israel
o Exodus reveals the power of God
o Exodus reveals the foolishness of idolatry
o The main theme of Exodus is redemption
a) Israel was redeemed by blood (Passover)
b) Israel was redeemed by power (Red Sea)
Places and Times in Exodus:
o Slavery in Egypt (1:1—13:16) – 430 years
o Journey in the Wilderness (13:17—18:27) – 2 months
o Camping at Mount Sinai (19:1—40:38) – 10 months
Christ in Exodus:
1) Moses – (Deut 18:15) both were almost killed as babies; both gave up power and
wealth; both were prophets, priests, mediators, and deliverers.
2) Passover – (John 1:29, 36; 1 Cor. 5:7) the blood of the lamb provided safety from
the destroyer, and Christ died to save us from the penalty of sin
3) The manna and water – (John 6:31-58; 1 Cor. 10:3-4) Christ is the life-giving
bread from heaven and the water of life
4) The tabernacle – (John 10:9; Mk. 10:45; 1 Jn. 1:7; John 8:12; 6:48; 17:9;
Heb. 10:19-20) He is the door, the sacrifice for our sins, the One who cleanses us
from our sins, the light of the world, the bread of life, the intercessor, and through
Him we have access to God
5) The high priest – (Heb. 7:26-27; 9:12, 24-28) He entered the heavenly tabernacle
once for all with his own blood to make an offering for our sins
Book of Exodus
Chapter 40
I. The tabernacle was___________________________________
A. The tabernacle was_______________________________
B. The tabernacle was_______________________________
II. The priests were_____________________________________
A. They were_____________________________ at the laver
B. They were_____________________________ in their holy garments
C. They were_____________________________ for service
III. The glory of the Lord_________________________________
A. The Lord’s presence_______________________________ in the tabernacle
B. The Lord’s presence_______________________________ the tabernacle
C. The Lord’s presence_______________________________ in the tabernacle
Summary of Exodus:
o Exodus begins with__________________________________________________
o Exodus ends with___________________________________________________
o Exodus reveals _____________________________________________________
o Exodus reveals _____________________________________________________
o The main theme of Exodus is__________________________________________
a) Israel was redeemed by_________________________________________
b) Israel was redeemed by_________________________________________
Places and Times in Exodus:
o Slavery in Egypt (1:1—13:16) – _________________________________
o Journey in the Wilderness (13:17—18:27) – ________________________
o Camping at Mount Sinai (19:1—40:38) – __________________________
Christ in Exodus:
1) _________________________________________ – (Deut 18:15)
2) _________________________________________ – (John 1:29, 36; 1 Cor. 5:7)
3) _________________________________________ – (John 6:31-58; 1 Cor. 10:3-4)
4) _________________________________________ – (Mk. 10:45; John 6:48; 8:12
10:9; 17:9; Heb. 10:19-20; 1 John 1:7)
5) _________________________________________ – (Heb. 7:26-27; 9:12, 24-28)