The Tabernacle
Reading Plan
Week 1: The Tabernacle: A Blueprint of Redemption
Day 1: Priestly Garments of the Heart
Scripture Reading: Exodus 28:1–30 | Key Verse: Exodus 28:3-4
Missional Application: Who in your life needs to see the beauty of God’s presence displayed through your actions? Think about how your attitude, words, and decisions can reveal God's holiness and love to someone who may not know Him.
Personal Application: How is God calling you to 'wear' holiness in your everyday life? In what areas is He asking for greater reverence, purity, or surrender as you represent Him?
Journal Question: What would it look like for you to live as a walking sanctuary today? Describe the qualities, actions, and mindset that would reflect God’s presence through you.
Day 2: Garments of Glory and Beauty
Scripture Reading: Exodus 28:31–43 | Key Verse: Exodus 28:40
Missional Application: Who needs encouragement to see their worth in God’s eyes? Reflect on someone who feels overlooked or unworthy—how can you affirm their value and dignity in Christ?
Personal Application: Are you living with the dignity and purpose God has clothed you with? Consider how your self-image aligns with your identity as God's beloved and chosen one.
Journal Question: What 'garments' of attitude or character are you wearing today? How might God want to change or upgrade those to reflect His holiness and beauty more clearly?
Day 3: Anointed for His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 29:1–21 | Key Verse: Exodus 29:7
Missional Application: How can you bring the aroma of Christ into someone else’s life this week? Identify ways you can be a vessel of grace, peace, or truth in someone's hard situation.
Personal Application: What area of your life needs fresh consecration to God? Is there something you've kept separate from His influence—like your work, habits, or relationships?
Journal Question: How do you recognize God’s anointing at work in your life? Reflect on recent moments where you sensed His presence guiding, empowering, or confirming your steps.
Day 4: Daily Offering of Worship
Scripture Reading: Exodus 29:22–46 | Key Verse: Exodus 29:42
Missional Application: How can your daily life be a living sacrifice that draws others to Jesus? What rhythms or habits could become a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness?
Personal Application: What daily habits are forming your worship to God? Are you cultivating a heart that seeks Him beyond church services—through prayer, gratitude, or obedience?
Journal Question: What could you offer God today that would honor Him? Think beyond performance—what posture of heart or simple act of surrender might bring Him joy?
Day 5: A Place for His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 30:1–16 | Key Verse: Exodus 30:6
Missional Application: Who might need help experiencing God’s presence in practical ways? How can you create space—through hospitality, prayer, or encouragement—for others to encounter Him?
Personal Application: Are you creating intentional space for God’s presence in your life? What distractions or noise might need to be cleared so you can truly dwell with Him?
Journal Question: How can you build a 'sanctuary' of time with God this week? Describe what that time would include and how it might impact your day-to-day life.
Scripture Reading: Exodus 28:1–30 | Key Verse: Exodus 28:3-4
Missional Application: Who in your life needs to see the beauty of God’s presence displayed through your actions? Think about how your attitude, words, and decisions can reveal God's holiness and love to someone who may not know Him.
Personal Application: How is God calling you to 'wear' holiness in your everyday life? In what areas is He asking for greater reverence, purity, or surrender as you represent Him?
Journal Question: What would it look like for you to live as a walking sanctuary today? Describe the qualities, actions, and mindset that would reflect God’s presence through you.
Day 2: Garments of Glory and Beauty
Scripture Reading: Exodus 28:31–43 | Key Verse: Exodus 28:40
Missional Application: Who needs encouragement to see their worth in God’s eyes? Reflect on someone who feels overlooked or unworthy—how can you affirm their value and dignity in Christ?
Personal Application: Are you living with the dignity and purpose God has clothed you with? Consider how your self-image aligns with your identity as God's beloved and chosen one.
Journal Question: What 'garments' of attitude or character are you wearing today? How might God want to change or upgrade those to reflect His holiness and beauty more clearly?
Day 3: Anointed for His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 29:1–21 | Key Verse: Exodus 29:7
Missional Application: How can you bring the aroma of Christ into someone else’s life this week? Identify ways you can be a vessel of grace, peace, or truth in someone's hard situation.
Personal Application: What area of your life needs fresh consecration to God? Is there something you've kept separate from His influence—like your work, habits, or relationships?
Journal Question: How do you recognize God’s anointing at work in your life? Reflect on recent moments where you sensed His presence guiding, empowering, or confirming your steps.
Day 4: Daily Offering of Worship
Scripture Reading: Exodus 29:22–46 | Key Verse: Exodus 29:42
Missional Application: How can your daily life be a living sacrifice that draws others to Jesus? What rhythms or habits could become a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness?
Personal Application: What daily habits are forming your worship to God? Are you cultivating a heart that seeks Him beyond church services—through prayer, gratitude, or obedience?
Journal Question: What could you offer God today that would honor Him? Think beyond performance—what posture of heart or simple act of surrender might bring Him joy?
Day 5: A Place for His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 30:1–16 | Key Verse: Exodus 30:6
Missional Application: Who might need help experiencing God’s presence in practical ways? How can you create space—through hospitality, prayer, or encouragement—for others to encounter Him?
Personal Application: Are you creating intentional space for God’s presence in your life? What distractions or noise might need to be cleared so you can truly dwell with Him?
Journal Question: How can you build a 'sanctuary' of time with God this week? Describe what that time would include and how it might impact your day-to-day life.
Week 2: The Outer Court – Christ Our Sacrifice and Cleansing
Day 1: Cleansed for Service
Scripture Reading: Exodus 30:17–38 | Key Verse: Exodus 30:20
Missional Application: How can you extend God’s cleansing grace to others who feel unworthy? Consider how you might be the person who reassures someone of their value in Christ.
Personal Application: What areas of your life need God’s cleansing before you serve Him? Are there unresolved issues, attitudes, or distractions that need to be surrendered?
Journal Question: Where is God inviting you to start fresh? What would it look like to step into His purposes with a clean heart today?
Day 2: Gifted for God’s Work
Scripture Reading: Exodus 31 | Key Verse: Exodus 31:3
Missional Application: Who around you needs encouragement to use their God-given gifts? How can you affirm their talents and invite them into meaningful purpose?
Personal Application: How are you using your talents to build God’s Kingdom? What practical steps can you take to offer your abilities to God’s service?
Journal Question: What skill or ability could you offer for God’s glory? What’s holding you back from using it more fully?
Day 3: The Weight of Sin
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1–20 | Key Verse: Exodus 32:19
Missional Application: How can you lovingly call someone back from spiritual compromise? What does it look like to gently confront while offering grace?
Personal Application: Are there 'golden calves' in your life that need to be destroyed? What have you placed above God in your trust or affections?
Journal Question: What idols is God asking you to surrender? How would letting them go open space for deeper worship?
Day 4: Standing in the Gap
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:21–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 32:32
Missional Application: Who needs your prayers and encouragement this week? Who is struggling and needs someone to carry them in the gap spiritually?
Personal Application: How do you intercede for those who have drifted from God? Are you willing to plead on their behalf and believe for their return?
Journal Question: Whose spiritual life is God prompting you to carry in prayer? What will your intercession look like this week?
Day 5: Pursuing His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 33 | Key Verse: Exodus 33:15
Missional Application: How can you point others to desire God Himself above all else? Who needs to hear that His presence is the true treasure, not just His gifts?
Personal Application: Are you more focused on God’s blessings or on His presence? What would it take to realign your heart toward intimacy rather than outcomes?
Journal Question: What would it look like for you to say, 'God’s presence or nothing'? What changes would that lead to?
Scripture Reading: Exodus 30:17–38 | Key Verse: Exodus 30:20
Missional Application: How can you extend God’s cleansing grace to others who feel unworthy? Consider how you might be the person who reassures someone of their value in Christ.
Personal Application: What areas of your life need God’s cleansing before you serve Him? Are there unresolved issues, attitudes, or distractions that need to be surrendered?
Journal Question: Where is God inviting you to start fresh? What would it look like to step into His purposes with a clean heart today?
Day 2: Gifted for God’s Work
Scripture Reading: Exodus 31 | Key Verse: Exodus 31:3
Missional Application: Who around you needs encouragement to use their God-given gifts? How can you affirm their talents and invite them into meaningful purpose?
Personal Application: How are you using your talents to build God’s Kingdom? What practical steps can you take to offer your abilities to God’s service?
Journal Question: What skill or ability could you offer for God’s glory? What’s holding you back from using it more fully?
Day 3: The Weight of Sin
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1–20 | Key Verse: Exodus 32:19
Missional Application: How can you lovingly call someone back from spiritual compromise? What does it look like to gently confront while offering grace?
Personal Application: Are there 'golden calves' in your life that need to be destroyed? What have you placed above God in your trust or affections?
Journal Question: What idols is God asking you to surrender? How would letting them go open space for deeper worship?
Day 4: Standing in the Gap
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:21–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 32:32
Missional Application: Who needs your prayers and encouragement this week? Who is struggling and needs someone to carry them in the gap spiritually?
Personal Application: How do you intercede for those who have drifted from God? Are you willing to plead on their behalf and believe for their return?
Journal Question: Whose spiritual life is God prompting you to carry in prayer? What will your intercession look like this week?
Day 5: Pursuing His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 33 | Key Verse: Exodus 33:15
Missional Application: How can you point others to desire God Himself above all else? Who needs to hear that His presence is the true treasure, not just His gifts?
Personal Application: Are you more focused on God’s blessings or on His presence? What would it take to realign your heart toward intimacy rather than outcomes?
Journal Question: What would it look like for you to say, 'God’s presence or nothing'? What changes would that lead to?
Week 3: The Holy Place – Christ the Bread, Light, and Intercessor
Day 1: The Covenant Renewed
Scripture Reading: Exodus 34:1–20 | Key Verse: Exodus 34:10
Missional Application: How can you inspire someone else to rediscover God’s promises? Think of a person who’s weary in faith and could use encouragement.
Personal Application: Where do you need to renew your commitment to God’s Word? Are you merely reading or truly clinging to it as life-giving truth?
Journal Question: What does covenant faithfulness look like in your life today? Where do you feel God calling you to deeper consistency?
Day 2: Radiance from His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 34:21–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 34:29
Missional Application: Who needs to see God’s light shine through you? Consider how your peace, kindness, or joy might reflect Christ to others this week.
Personal Application: Does your life reflect time spent in God’s presence? Are people seeing more of Him and less of self in your interactions?
Journal Question: How do you carry the light of Christ into dark places? Where is God asking you to shine brighter?
Day 3: Building for His Glory
Scripture Reading: Exodus 35:1–19 | Key Verse: Exodus 35:10
Missional Application: Who could benefit from your generosity this week? What can you give—time, talent, resources—that might support God’s work?
Personal Application: How are you using your resources to build God’s Kingdom? What’s one intentional way to prioritize His purposes over personal gain?
Journal Question: What can you offer to God’s work today? What’s one step you could take to contribute to His mission?
Day 4: Spirit-Filled Creativity
Scripture Reading: Exodus 35:20–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 35:31
Missional Application: How can your creativity be a light to others? Consider how your art, problem-solving, or leadership could inspire worship or hope.
Personal Application: Are you inviting God to inspire your work and creativity? What passions could you dedicate to Him for greater impact?
Journal Question: Where do you sense God sparking new ideas in your life? How will you make space to cultivate them?
Day 5: Crafting God’s Dwelling
Scripture Reading: Exodus 36 | Key Verse: Exodus 36:1
Missional Application: How can you help create spaces where others encounter Jesus? Is there a role you can play in making the church or your home a place of welcome and presence?
Personal Application: What are you building with your life that will honor God? Are your daily efforts pointing to eternity or just the temporary?
Journal Question: What part of your life needs God’s craftsmanship right now? Where are you inviting His precision
Scripture Reading: Exodus 34:1–20 | Key Verse: Exodus 34:10
Missional Application: How can you inspire someone else to rediscover God’s promises? Think of a person who’s weary in faith and could use encouragement.
Personal Application: Where do you need to renew your commitment to God’s Word? Are you merely reading or truly clinging to it as life-giving truth?
Journal Question: What does covenant faithfulness look like in your life today? Where do you feel God calling you to deeper consistency?
Day 2: Radiance from His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 34:21–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 34:29
Missional Application: Who needs to see God’s light shine through you? Consider how your peace, kindness, or joy might reflect Christ to others this week.
Personal Application: Does your life reflect time spent in God’s presence? Are people seeing more of Him and less of self in your interactions?
Journal Question: How do you carry the light of Christ into dark places? Where is God asking you to shine brighter?
Day 3: Building for His Glory
Scripture Reading: Exodus 35:1–19 | Key Verse: Exodus 35:10
Missional Application: Who could benefit from your generosity this week? What can you give—time, talent, resources—that might support God’s work?
Personal Application: How are you using your resources to build God’s Kingdom? What’s one intentional way to prioritize His purposes over personal gain?
Journal Question: What can you offer to God’s work today? What’s one step you could take to contribute to His mission?
Day 4: Spirit-Filled Creativity
Scripture Reading: Exodus 35:20–35 | Key Verse: Exodus 35:31
Missional Application: How can your creativity be a light to others? Consider how your art, problem-solving, or leadership could inspire worship or hope.
Personal Application: Are you inviting God to inspire your work and creativity? What passions could you dedicate to Him for greater impact?
Journal Question: Where do you sense God sparking new ideas in your life? How will you make space to cultivate them?
Day 5: Crafting God’s Dwelling
Scripture Reading: Exodus 36 | Key Verse: Exodus 36:1
Missional Application: How can you help create spaces where others encounter Jesus? Is there a role you can play in making the church or your home a place of welcome and presence?
Personal Application: What are you building with your life that will honor God? Are your daily efforts pointing to eternity or just the temporary?
Journal Question: What part of your life needs God’s craftsmanship right now? Where are you inviting His precision
Week 4: The Veil, the Ark, and The Mercy Seat – Christ Our Propitiation
Day 1: The Ark of His Presence
Scripture Reading: Exodus 37 | Key Verse: Exodus 37:1
Missional Application: How can you lead someone else into God’s presence? Who might benefit from you creating a moment for prayer, worship, or conversation?
Personal Application: Are you treasuring God’s presence as the highest priority? What competes for your affection or attention in your daily rhythm?
Journal Question: Where do you sense God’s presence most powerfully? How can you protect and grow that connection?
Day 2: The Court of His Praise
Scripture Reading: Exodus 38 | Key Verse: Exodus 38:8
Missional Application: How can you cultivate a heart of worship in your family or community? What atmosphere are you creating in your home or workplace?
Personal Application: What offering of praise can you bring to God this week? Is your praise rooted in gratitude, or are you holding back until circumstances change?
Journal Question: What is one area of life where you need to worship through trust? How can you express faith through praise?
Day 3: Garments of Glory
Scripture Reading: Exodus 39:1–21 | Key Verse: Exodus 39:1
Missional Application: Who could you affirm this week as being 'clothed in Christ'? Speak identity and encouragement over someone living in self-doubt.
Personal Application: Are you living in a way that reflects God’s holiness? Where is He calling you to walk more uprightly and boldly?
Journal Question: How do you reflect God’s character in your daily life? What specific trait is He highlighting for growth?
Day 4: Glory of Completion
Scripture Reading: Exodus 39:22–43 | Key Verse: Exodus 39:43
Missional Application: How can you encourage someone else to finish their God-given work? Identify someone discouraged and speak life into their assignment.
Personal Application: What unfinished task is God calling you to complete for His glory? Why have you delayed, and what would obedience look like now?
Journal Question: Where do you need perseverance to complete God’s calling? How can you stay focused and faithful?
Day 5: The Glory Fills the Tabernacle
Scripture Reading: Exodus 40 | Key Verse: Exodus 40:34
Missional Application: How can you create moments for others to experience His presence? Look for ways to introduce awe and awareness of God in ordinary settings.
Personal Application: What steps can you take to invite God’s glory to fill your life? Where might He want to rest in your heart more deeply?
Journal Question: If God’s glory filled your life like the Tabernacle, what would change? What would overflow from you?
Scripture Reading: Exodus 37 | Key Verse: Exodus 37:1
Missional Application: How can you lead someone else into God’s presence? Who might benefit from you creating a moment for prayer, worship, or conversation?
Personal Application: Are you treasuring God’s presence as the highest priority? What competes for your affection or attention in your daily rhythm?
Journal Question: Where do you sense God’s presence most powerfully? How can you protect and grow that connection?
Day 2: The Court of His Praise
Scripture Reading: Exodus 38 | Key Verse: Exodus 38:8
Missional Application: How can you cultivate a heart of worship in your family or community? What atmosphere are you creating in your home or workplace?
Personal Application: What offering of praise can you bring to God this week? Is your praise rooted in gratitude, or are you holding back until circumstances change?
Journal Question: What is one area of life where you need to worship through trust? How can you express faith through praise?
Day 3: Garments of Glory
Scripture Reading: Exodus 39:1–21 | Key Verse: Exodus 39:1
Missional Application: Who could you affirm this week as being 'clothed in Christ'? Speak identity and encouragement over someone living in self-doubt.
Personal Application: Are you living in a way that reflects God’s holiness? Where is He calling you to walk more uprightly and boldly?
Journal Question: How do you reflect God’s character in your daily life? What specific trait is He highlighting for growth?
Day 4: Glory of Completion
Scripture Reading: Exodus 39:22–43 | Key Verse: Exodus 39:43
Missional Application: How can you encourage someone else to finish their God-given work? Identify someone discouraged and speak life into their assignment.
Personal Application: What unfinished task is God calling you to complete for His glory? Why have you delayed, and what would obedience look like now?
Journal Question: Where do you need perseverance to complete God’s calling? How can you stay focused and faithful?
Day 5: The Glory Fills the Tabernacle
Scripture Reading: Exodus 40 | Key Verse: Exodus 40:34
Missional Application: How can you create moments for others to experience His presence? Look for ways to introduce awe and awareness of God in ordinary settings.
Personal Application: What steps can you take to invite God’s glory to fill your life? Where might He want to rest in your heart more deeply?
Journal Question: If God’s glory filled your life like the Tabernacle, what would change? What would overflow from you?