CONVERSATION STARTERS

1. Read Exodus 35:4–36:7.

2. God’s Presence & Our Purpose – The tabernacle was built so that God’s presence could dwell with his people. In what ways do you experience God’s presence in your daily life? How does knowing God is with you shape your work, relationships, and decisions?

3. Generosity in Action – The Israelites gave so generously that Moses had to tell them to stop (Exodus. 36:6–7). Have you seen or experienced this kind of radical generosity? What might it look like to be more open-handed with our time, talents, and treasure to further God’s work?

4. Faith & Work – Bezalel, Oholiab, and others used their skills to create something for God’s glory (Exodus 36:1). How do you see your work—whether inside or outside the church—as a way to honor God? How can you remind yourself of God’s presence in your work?

5. Jesus as the Better Tabernacle – The tabernacle allowed people to meet with God, but Jesus became the ultimate way we experience God’s presence (Hebrews 9:11–14). How does Jesus change the way we feel about worship, sacrifice, and our access to God?

Title: The Tabernacle
Reference: Exodus 35:4-40:38
Speaker: Rachel Nesse, RachelN@cckc.church

– When God’s presence is with us, our work is empowered.–

– When God’s presence is with us, our resources are unleashed.

– When God’s presence is with us, our lives are built around him. When God lives with us, is presence with us, our lives are built around him.

Live in light of the presence of God.