ISRAEL THE NATION: The Tabernacle & Ceremonial Law
(Study 2-F)

The time spent in an idolatrous nation surely took its toll on the spiritual condition of those called to Yah's covenant. Even after seeing the visible glory of Yah going before them as a guide by day and night, and the miracles worked by the prophet Moses in His name, it was still so easy for them to fall prey to the idolatrous practices of Egypt.

While Moses was on the top of the mountain receiving the words of the Almighty, the people below were dancing naked in front of a golden statue, crafted for them by their own high priest. Aaron's excuses none withstanding, a severe cleansing of the camp took place, led by the Levites, and a great many died in their rebellion.

Those who are left are penitent, however, and ready to renew their dedication to their Father and Protector, and to do all the things which will keep the Spirit of His character in their remembrance.

QUESTIONS:
01) How many days was Moses atop the mountain speaking with Yah the second time? (Exo 34:28)
02) What was different about Moses when he returned to the base of Sinai? (Exo 34:29-30, 35)
03) What was the first commandment repeated to the children of Israel after his return from the mountaintop? (Exo 35:1-2)
04) What did he convey to the people next? (Exo 35:4-19)
05) How did the Israelites respond? (Exo 35:20,21; 36:4-7)
06) What did Moses do when the construction work was completed? (Exo 39:43)
07) Who were the first appointees to the priestly office? (Exo 40:12-15)
08) On what day and month was the tabernacle erected? (Exo 40:17)
09) What was placed in the Ark of the Covenant within the tabernacle? (Exo 25:16, Exo 31:18, 34:29)
10) What went atop the Ark, covering this object? (Exo 25:21)
11) What is the special event which would occur upon this structure? (Exo 25:22)
12) What happened after all of the structure was set up? (Exo 40:33-35)
13) What were two major functions of the Aaronite priests? (Lev 1:2,5; Lev 13:2,3)
14) From what tribe were they taken? (Deu 21:5)
15) What was different about the inheritance of this tribe? (Deu 18:1)
16) What special consideration was given to this group? (Num 18:21,24)
17) For what reasons were they put in this situation? (Num 18:23, Deu 10:8,9)
18) What "iniquity" led to their being chosen for the priestly service? (Gen 34:1-30, Gen 49:1,2,5-7)
19) What substance was chosen for the inscription of the Decalogue? (Exo 24:12)
20) In what object was the Law concerning Levitical priesthood written? (Deu 31:24-26)