Through the Bible in 2012

Readings:

Exodus 24, 25, 26

Comments:

We now read about the details of God’s people creating worship space called the “tabernacle.” The details might be boring to us, since we don’t worship the same way. However, it’s important for us to see the evolution of how God’s people worshipped throughout the Bible. We see here that God is greatly concerned with the details of the furnishings and how the people were to approach God. What we need to do is not focus on the details but look for the meaning behind how the Hebrew people were worshipping. What is the symbolism of these ancient ways of worshipping?

Imagine if we wrote down why the sanctuary at Albright was built the way it was. How would you explain to someone what takes place in our sanctuary on a Sunday morning? What would be the most important? What do our actions on Sunday mornings say about God, about us, and about how we approach and interact with God?

Do we approach God casually? With respect? With great intention? Do we take God for granted?

All of these are very important questions! Worship is the one time every week when the most people are gathered together. For many worship is at the heart of what the church is about. What does our worship say about us and our beliefs about God?