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The Lost (and Found) Ark (2025-11-23, Greg Lanier, Exodus 37-39)

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A sermon on the ark as the shadow of the presence of God by Greg Lanier.

Application questions:

  • Reflect on the fact that these chapters re-narrate what we’ve already covered, only now the craftsmen actually do the fabrication that earlier Moses had instructed. What is Scripture trying to teach us with this repetition? 
  • Reread the following passages to trace the ark of the covenant through the Bible: 
    • Exod 35:21-22 
    • Exod 40:20-21 
    • Lev 16:15-16 
    • Num 10:33-36 
    • Josh 3:14-17 
    • Josh 6:12-14 
    • 1 Sam 4:1-11 
    • 2 Kgs 24:10 
    • How did the ark function as the “shadow” of God’s presence with his people? Where does this go right? Where does this go wrong for the Israelites? 
    • Reread Rom 3:24-25. Does your Bible include any footnotes about the word “propitiation” or “mercy seat” in verse 25?  
    • What is Paul teaching about Jesus? About salvation? 
    • Reread Rev 11:19. What is surprising to you about the “reappearance” of the ark in heaven? What is Scripture teaching? 
    • Reflect on how the presence of God is a key thread of Scripture. How might this impact what you expect from your walk with Christ? 

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