·       90% of chapter 40 is God giving Moses very specific instructions as to how to set up the Tabernacle.

o   On the first day of the first month

o   Place the ark of testimony inside and shield it with a curtain

o   Put the lampstands in place

o   The altar of burnt offerings

o   The anointing oil

o   Bring Aaron and his sons and dress them in sacred garments

o   The whole thing.

·       And then Moses proceeds to follow the instructions precisely.

o   Every detail executed

o   Every command followed

o   And in verse 33 it says, “And so Moses finished the work.”

o   And that is followed in verse 34 with, “Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.”

·       What we see here in scripture is that when we are obedient to the leading of God, it creates space for God to dwell with us.

o   This is not the only place that we see that taught.

o   James 4:8 Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

o   Even James associates God’s proximity with us, to our obedience.