Furnishings

Read Proverbs 23:22-35

Read Exodus 37

I'm going to rely on my Lutheran Study Bible for comments today. There are several helpful notes for this chapter. I'm going to quote two of them: one concerning the lampstand, the other concerning the altar of incense.

"The assembled lampstand gives light to the tabernacle but also symbolizes the light of God's care and mercy. Due to sin, the eyes of our heart are bad, and the whole body is darkened (Mt. 6:23). How great is our need for repentance! Jesus is the light of the world, and in Him we have the light of life (Jn 8:12)."

"The altar of incense and the anointing oil purifies the air of the tabernacle. Their composition is precious. Later, the Magi brought Jesus precious incense after His birth, showing that His life's work on our behalf was a pleasing fragrance before the Father. He covers the stench of our sin and makes us precious to the Father."

Everything points forward to Jesus Christ! What an amazing plan of salvation! What an amazing Savior we have!

Thanks be to God.

Pray:

Jesus, we praise You that through Word and Sacrament, You enlighten us to walk in the way of salvation. Purify us, that we may honor You before the Father in heaven. Amen.

(TLSB p. 160)

Study with me tomorrow,

Pastor Jon

Soli Deo Gloria!