Sermon Notes

It has always been God who took the initiative in blessing and loving us. His greatest blessing and channel of love is His eternal presence in us. This is what heaven is all about – to be in His presence forever.

What God seeks: PRESENCE (v. 1-5)

• God seeks to establish His presence with his people. From the Garden of Eden to the Tent of Meeting to the Temple in Jerusalem, God has always sought to be with His people.

• God wants to meet you!

What man needs: ACCESS (v. 6-10)

• Man needs access to approach the Holy God. His sins however hinder him from entering God’s presence. God provided a temporary solution through the earthly man-made sanctuary with strict external regulations for worship.

• God wants to be with you!

What God gives: INTIMACY (v. 11-28)

• God gives the highest possible level of intimacy to His people. This was made possible by completely and permanently removing sin in man through the perfect sacrifice by a perfect High Priest in a perfect tabernacle.

• God wants to be close to you!