Scripture to Read: Exodus 25:23–30
God gave Moses the details for the table that was to be built for His sanctuary. This table would hold the bread of Presence. God told Moses, in Exodus 25:30, “You shall set the bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.” God gave more detail about the bread of Presence in Leviticus 24:5–9, “Every sabbath day he shall set it in order before the Lord continually; it is an everlasting covenant for the sons of Israel. 9 It shall be for Aaron and his sons, and they shall eat it in a holy place; for it is most holy to him from the Lord’s offerings by fire, his portion forever.” The bread was only to be eaten by the priests (the Levites) from Aaron’s lineage. The bread was a constant reminder of God’s provision—the manna He provided—while the Israelites were in the wilderness. The bread is also a reminder for us today that Christ is “the bread of life” (John 6:33, John 6:35, John 6:48, John 6:51). Jesus said in John 6:57–58, “As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats Me, he also will live because of Me. 58 This is the bread which came down out of heaven; not as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live forever.” Jesus made it clear that all who believe in Him as Lord and Savior will live forever. To see the table, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf_iRKnT628.
Challenge & Application
· How do you feed on “the bread of life” daily, knowing that Christ and His Word feed your soul?
· How has Christ and His Word fed you today, and how will you share Him with others?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!