Think about what is happening here at the end of the book of Exodus. The glory of the LORD fills the tabernacle.
Where had the glory of the LORD been?
At the top of Mt. Sinai.
In chapter 20-31, Moses had gone up the mountain to meet with God. In chapters 32-34 the LORD had revealed his glory (at least his back) to Moses, resulting in Moses’ face shining every time he went in to speak with God.
But God does not want to live on a mountain. He wants to live with his people. So he has Israel construct this portable tent – complete with a portable grill (the altar) – so that he might wander in the wilderness with his people. As many have pointed out, the tabernacle is like a mountain tipped over on its side – as you go in the tabernacle, it is like you are ascending Mt. Sinai, getting closer and closer to the glory of the LORD at the top.
Think back to how the 70 elders were allowed to go part way up the mountain in Ex 24 because of the burnt offerings and peace offerings. In the same way, the priests are allowed to go part way into the holy place – but only the High Priest is allowed into the Holy of Holies!
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