Exodus 40:1-38

40:1-33 | The tabernacle was raised up about a year after the Exodus from Egypt – 10 months after they arrived at Sinai. Moses’ faithfulness to the Lord’s commands until the work was finished is recognized here. The writer of Hebrews also highlights Moses’ faithfulness in the building of the tabernacle (Heb. 3:1). It is never enough to start strong for God; His servants must also seek to finish well (2 Tim. 4:7-8).

40:34-35 | As it was at Mount Sinai, the glory of the LORD was evidence of God’s presence with His people (1 Kgs. 8:10-11). This abiding glory and presence is what some refer to as “the Shekinah Glory” (John 1:14). God continued to guide the Hebrew people as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night throughout all their journeys.